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prosector

Syllabification: (pro·sec·tor)
Pronunciation: /prōˈsektər/
Definition of prosector

noun

chiefly North American
  • a person who dissects corpses for examination or anatomical demonstration.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from late Latin, literally 'anatomist', based on Latin secare 'to cut', perhaps via French prosecteur

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