NCIt definition : A small mammal belonging to the Gerbillinae subfamily, this omnivorous rodent grows
to be 6-12 inches in length, with the tail making up approximately half of its total
length. The most common spontaneous tumors that form in gerbils are ovarian tumors
and skin carcinomas of the ears, feet, mid-abdomen, and tail base. The average gestational
period of the gerbil embryo is 35 days and the gerbil has a life span of 3-4 years.
Gerbils are docile, social creatures and can be housed as pairs or in groups of three.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Any of the small mammals belonging to the Gerbillinae subfamily.;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)