About The Word Vivisection
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Vivisection
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What's The Definition Of Vivisection?
[n] the act of operating on living animals (especially in scientific research)
Synonyms | Synonyms for Vivisection: Related Terms | Find terms related to Vivisection: See Also | operation | surgery | surgical operation | surgical procedure | surgical process Vivisection In Webster's Dictionary \Viv`i*sec"tion\, n. [L. vivus alive + E. section:
cf. F. vivisection. See {Vivid}, and {Section}.]
The dissection of an animal while alive, for the purpose of
making physiological investigations.
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