vivisection — the practice of performing operations on live animals for the purpose of experimentation or scientific research
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice of performing operations on live animals for the purpose of experimentation or scientific research
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌvɪvɪˈsekʃən/
Korean meaning: 과학 연구나 실험 목적으로 살아있는 동물을 해부하는 행위
Korean pronunciation: 비비**섹**션
Example Sentences
- The ethics committee questioned whether vivisection was necessary when virtual reality models could provide similar data.
- Animal rights activists protested outside the university, demanding an end to vivisection in medical research.
- Dr. Smith's nightmare involved being chased by angry lab mice seeking revenge for years of vivisection.
vivisection
NOUN//ˌvɪvɪˈsekʃən//
the practice of performing operations on live animals for the purpose of experimentation or scientific research
A scientist performs vivisection on an anesthetized laboratory mouse
Choose dissection over vivisection for animal protection
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'vivus' meaning 'alive' combined with 'sectio' meaning 'cutting' or 'section'. The term was coined in the 17th century to describe surgical operations performed on living animals.
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📝Examples
“The ethics committee questioned whether vivisection was necessary when virtual reality models could provide similar data.”
“Animal rights activists protested outside the university, demanding an end to vivisection in medical research.”
“Dr. Smith's nightmare involved being chased by angry lab mice seeking revenge for years of vivisection.”
“Modern technology has significantly reduced the need for vivisection in pharmaceutical development.”
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