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vivisection

Syllabification: (viv·i·sec·tion)
Pronunciation: /ˌvivəˈsekSHən/
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Definition of vivisection

noun

  • the practice of performing operations on live animals for the purpose of experimentation or scientific research (used only by people who are opposed to such work).
  • ruthlessly sharp and detailed criticism or analysis:the vivisection of America’s seamy underbelly

Derivatives

vivisectionist

Pronunciation: /-ist/
noun & adjective

Origin:

early 18th century: from Latin vivus 'living', on the pattern of dissection

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