vivisection
(viv-i-sec-tion)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. the practice of operating on live animals to study their organs.
Example Sentence
The vivisection of the frog revealed a tumor.
More Example Sentences
Vivisection helps understand living systems better.
Synonyms
animal experimentation; dissection; research
Antonyms
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