vivarium

noun vi·var·i·um \vī-ˈver-ē-əm\

plural -ia \-ē-ə\ or vi·var·i·ums

Definition of VIVARIUM

: a terrarium used especially for small animals

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Latin, park, preserve, from vivus alive — more at quick

First Known Use: 1853

Medical Dictionary

noun vi·var·i·um \vī-ˈvar-ē-əm, -ˈver-\

plural -ia \-ē-ə\ or vi·var·i·ums

: an enclosure for keeping or raising and observing animals especially for laboratory research

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