"Morris water maze" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Morris water mazes [plural]
Etymology: Conceived in 1981 by Richard G. Morris of the University of St Andrews. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Morris water maze (plural Morris water mazes)
  1. A circular pool used in experiments, usually on rodents, where the animal is supposed to find an invisible or visible platform that allows it to escape the water. Wikipedia link: Morris water maze
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