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vivisection

/ˌvɪvɪˈsɛkʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does vivisection mean?

noun

The practice of cutting open living animals for scientific research or educational purposes, or the act of dissecting or analyzing something in a similar way, often in a literal or metaphorical sense.

Example

"The controversy surrounding vivisection has led to increased calls for alternative methods of scientific research."

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