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Definition of Cricetus
1. Noun. Type genus of the Cricetidae: Old World hamsters.
Exact synonyms: Genus Cricetus
Generic synonyms: Mammal Genus
Group relationships: Cricetidae, Family Cricetidae
Member holonyms: Hamster
Generic synonyms: Mammal Genus
Group relationships: Cricetidae, Family Cricetidae
Member holonyms: Hamster
Medical Definition of Cricetus
1. One of four genera of hamsters; Cricetus cricetus is used extensively as a research animal. (05 Mar 2000)