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naked mole rat

Plural:naked mole rats
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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.

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"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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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Naked mole rat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/naked-mole-rat
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