naked mole rat
CEFR: C1
A subterranean eusocial rodent displaying extraordinary resistance to cancer, low oxygen levels, and cellular senescence.
Synonyms
- Heterocephalus glaber
- sand puppy
Common Collocations
- longevity of the naked mole rat
- naked mole rat colonies
- naked mole rat physiology
Example Sentence
Studying the cellular repair mechanisms of the naked mole rat provides crucial clues for treating human neurodegenerative diseases.