- plural of mouse.
mice
Example Sentences
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In mice, they found that receptors on cells in the brain's main alert and stress center can act as biological brakes that restrain pain.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
They removed mu opioid receptors specifically from locus coeruleus brain cells in mice with neuropathic pain.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
Without those receptors, the animals became even more sensitive to touch and heat than mice whose locus coeruleus cells still had mu opioid receptors.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
This kept the DNA structure more tightly closed and protected the mice from becoming unusually sensitive to stress later in life.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
His paws moved in his sleep, and Danny was almost certain that he was dreaming of chasing Central Park mice.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
