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vivisect

Syllabification: (viv·i·sect)
Pronunciation: /ˈvivəˌsekt, ˌvivəˈsekt/
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Definition of vivisect

verb

[with object]
  • perform vivisection on (an animal) (used only by people who are opposed to the practice).

Derivatives

vivisector

Pronunciation: /-tər/
noun

Origin:

mid 19th century: back-formation from vivisection

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