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Species-ism
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Species-ism
A neologism coined by those who view the use of animals in research as a wrong akin to sexism and racism
species-ism
Popular science A neologism coined by animal rights activists, who view use of animals in research as a crime. See Animal rights activism, Animal Welfare Act.
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