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vivisect
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viv·i·sect  (vv-skt)
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.
vivisect [ˈvɪvɪˌsɛkt ˌvɪvɪˈsɛkt]
vb
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) to subject (an animal) to vivisection
[back formation from vivisection]
vivisector  n
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Verb1.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"
Translations
vivisect
vt → vivisezieren
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It's amazing how well Palm Beach has held up," said Laurence Leamer, a journalist, part-time resident and author of the recent book, "Madness Under the Royal Palms," that vivisects Palm Beach society.
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