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viv·i·sect (v

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v. viv·i·sect·ed, viv·i·sect·ing, viv·i·sects

v.tr.

To perform vivisection on (a living animal).

v.intr.

To practice vivisection.

[Back-formation from vivisection.]

vivi·sector n.

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vivisect - cut (a body) open while still alive; "people no longer vivisect animals--it's considered unethical"

dissect - cut open or cut apart; "dissect the bodies for analysis"

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