vivarium
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.vi·var·i·um
noun \vī-ˈver-ē-əm\ plural -ia \-ē-ə\ or vi·var·i·ums
Definition of VIVARIUM
: a terrarium used especially for small animals
See Origin of VIVARIUM
Latin, park, preserve, from vivus alive — more at quick
First Known Use: 1853
vi·var·i·um
noun \vī-ˈvar-ē-əm, -ˈver-\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; -ia \-ē-ə\ (audio pronunciation)or ; vi·var·i·ums
Medical Definition of VIVARIUM
: an enclosure for keeping or raising and observing animals especially for laboratory research
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