vivisection
viv·i·sec·tion (v
v
-s
k
sh
n, vv-sk-)
n.
The act or practice of cutting into or otherwise injuring living animals, especially for the purpose of scientific research.
[Latin v
vus, alive; see vivify + (dis)section.]
vivi·section·al adj.
vivi·section·al·ly adv.
vivi·section·ist n.
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Noun |
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vivisection – the act of operating on living animals (especially in scientific research)surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process, surgery, operation – a medical procedure involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body; “they will schedule the operation as soon as an operating room is available”; “he died while undergoing surgery” |
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