Definition

A person who performs or supports the practice of operating on live animals for scientific research.

Example

The vivisectionist defended their research methods at the conference.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a vivisectionist?

Yeah, I think they perform experiments on live animals, right?

Exactly! It's such a controversial topic these days.

I know, some people are really against it for ethical reasons.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vivisectionist → It is formed from "vivus" (meaning alive) and "sectio" (meaning cutting). A vivisectionist is someone who performs surgery on living animals for scientific research.

Memory Tip

Think of 'alive' ('vivus') and 'cutting' ('sectio') to remember that a vivisectionist is someone who cuts into living beings for study.

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