Preferred Label : SD, Rat Strain;
NCIt synonyms : Sprague-Dawley; SD Rat Strain;
NCIt related terms : SD;
NCIt definition : Derived from Wistar rats at Sprague-Dawley farms, this rat strain is characterized
by a calm temperament which lends itself to ease of handling. This rat strain has
the following anatomical features: absent gallbladder, a one-lobed left lung and a
four-lobed right lung, the inability to vomit, and the production of dark colored
eye secretions during periods of stress. The SD rat has good breeding performance
and a lifespan of 2.5-3.5 years.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Derived from Wistar rats at Sprague-Dawley farms, this rat strain is characterized
by a calm temperament which lends itself to ease of handling. This rat strain has
the following anatomical features: absent gallbladder, a one-lobed left lung and a
four-lobed right lung, the inability to vomit, and the production of dark colored
eye secretions during periods of stress.;
Origin ID : C76189;
UMLS CUI : C2699239;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
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