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Definition of naked mole rat

naked mole rat

Plural:naked mole rats
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naked mole rat Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A nearly hairless, subterranean rodent (Heterocephalus glaber) native to the Horn of Africa, highly notable for its eusocial colony structure, extreme longevity, and remarkable resistance to cancer and oxygen deprivation.

Example

"Biological researchers extensively study the naked mole rat to uncover the genetic secrets behind its resistance to aging and cellular degeneration."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined as a descriptive common name based on its hairless appearance ('naked'), its subterranean burrowing lifestyle (like a 'mole'), and its rodent classification (like a 'rat'), though it is taxonomically more closely related to porcupines and guinea pigs.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Naked mole rat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/naked mole rat
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