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performance test

performance test In this source, a performance test is a rotating-rod task, usually used with rodents, that measures how long the subject can stay on the rod.

In this source, a performance test is a rotating-rod task, usually used with rodents, that measures how long the subject can stay on the rod. It is used to assess balance, coordination, and the effects of neurological conditions or drugs in animal research.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Rotarod Performance Test” (D045442).
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