decapicone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A transparent plastic cone in which a laboratory mouse or rat is held prior to decapitation or other process, or to induce stress as part of an experiment.

Word forms

decapicone decapicones

Etymology

Blend of decapitate + cone.

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