The phrase "awake animal" describes an animal that is not sleeping or unconscious, but is alert, aware, and actively engaged with its surroundings. Full definition
The team will next attempt to follow the circuit's dynamics in awake animals performing tasks that require them to act on information arriving from the bulb. (sciencedaily.com)
A polymer probe used to make long - lasting recordings from neurons in awake animals. (kavlifoundation.org)
Ultrasonic scaling and its associated cooling water spray frighten most awake animals, and without anesthesia the teeth can not be polished, which decreases the retentive ability for plaque and calculus (like a coral reef, giving the plaque and calculus an easy way to affix itself to the teeth). (sandiegopethospital.net)