Preferred Term:
tail flick test
Definition:
The tail-flick test is a test of nociception used in rats and mice. The noxious stimulus is usually radiant heat on the tail or tail immersion in hot water, and the response is a flick of the tail.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- tail flick assay
- tail pinch test
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/287202
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