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

Medical Definition of Cricetus

1. One of four genera of hamsters; Cricetus cricetus is used extensively as a research animal. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cricetus

cribrose
cribrous
cribrous lamina
cribrum
cribs
cribwork
cribworks
crib death
crib death
cricetid
Cricetidae
cricetids
Cricetinae
cricetulus
Cricetus (current term)
Cricetus (current term)
Cricetus cricetus
Crichton
Crichton-Browne
Crichton-Browne's sign
cricify
Crick
Crick
cricked
cricket
cricket-bat willow
cricketed
cricketer
cricketers
cricketing

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