dancing mouse

a strain of mice displaying behavior that resembles dancing. Mice of this strain have a genetic defect that causes degeneration of the hair cells of the inner ear. This degeneration produces deafness and impaired functioning of the vestibular system of the ear, which is thought to cause the dancelike behavior.

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January 1st 2025

hypersthenia

n. a condition of excessive muscle strength and tension. —hypersthenic adj.