also: たんガンマウス
noun
tumor-bearing mouse; cancer-bearing mouse
Technical term used in oncology research to describe a mouse that has been implanted with or has developed a tumor. Typically used in scientific papers and laboratory settings.
この研究では、担癌マウスに新薬を投与して効果を調べた。
In this study, we administered the new drug to tumor-bearing mice and examined its effects.
担癌マウスの腫瘍サイズを週に一度測定した。
We measured the tumor size of the tumor-bearing mice once a week.
Compound of 担 (たん, 'to bear' or 'to carry') + 癌 (がん, 'cancer') + マウス ('mouse'). A direct translation of the English term 'tumor-bearing mouse'.