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| has gloss | eng: The ob/ob or obese mouse is a mutant mouse that eats excessively and becomes profoundly obese. It is an animal model of type II diabetes. Identification of the gene mutated in ob led to the discovery of the hormone leptin, which is important in the control of appetite. |
| lexicalization | eng: ob/ob mouse |
| instance of | (noun) any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails mouse |
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