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Terminology consists of three types:
| Scientific terms | Alternative (3R) terms | Search terms |
|---|---|---|
| Thoracotomy | Analgesic or pain reduction | Boolean Logic |
| Thoracocentesis | Animal model | Limits |
| Hematology | Husbandry or housing | Truncation |
| Hyperadrenalcorticism | Reduce or refinement | Years |
| Agar Gel Immunodiffusion | Non-animal model | Types of materials |
| Acute Kidney Disease | Mannequin or Manikin | |
| Congestive Heart Failure | Digital Imaging |