The phrase "deficient mice" refers to mice that have something missing or lacking in their body or genes, usually due to a specific purpose in scientific studies. Full definition
When looking at the bone cells in a culture dish, the receptor deficient mice did show 80 percent less lipid storage than regular mouse models of aging. (jagwire.augusta.edu)
Nevertheless, selenium - deficient mice experienced more serious symptoms, such as lung damage, than did other mice. (sciencenews.org)
Acute alcohol - treated FOXO3 - deficient mice developed more severe liver injury than that of wild - type mice, and this was attributed to decreased expression of autophagy - related genes. (sciencedaily.com)