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humane endpoints

Definition:
An early endpoint that, while accomplishing the research objectives, is chosen to minimize or terminate the pain or distress of the experimental animals rather than waiting for their deaths as the endpoint.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/9557
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RDF/XMLCreated 2006-01-19, last modified 2013-08-21