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Canine area of scientific research (3)

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I believe the answer is:

lab

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This clue could be a double definition.

'canine' is the first definition.
(short for labrador)

'area of scientific research' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
I also know that both 'scientific' and 'research' relate to this answer.

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(Other definitions for lab that I've seen before include "Place for experiments" , "biology classroom?" , "SECOND PART OF 15" , "Research workroom" , "Science room" .)

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