| Pronunciation: | | `vivi'sekshun
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] the act of operating on living animals (especially in scientific research) |
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VIVISECTION is a 11 letter word that starts with V. |
| | See Also: | | operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | To dissect a live animal; this is done to observe functioning body systems (such as to observe the effects of certain stimulants or depressants on a beating heart). The animal is rendered unconscious before the vivisection is done. |
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