Definition

A person who performs experiments on living animals, often for scientific research.

Example

The vivisector conducted tests to study the effects of the new drug on the animal's physiology.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new documentary on animal testing?

Yeah, I heard it features a famous vivisector and their controversial methods.

It's crazy to think people actually support that kind of work.

I know, right? It raises so many ethical questions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vivisector → It is formed from "vivus" (meaning alive) and "sectus" (meaning cut). A vivisector is someone who cuts into living organisms, typically for scientific research.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'cuts' ('sectus') into something 'alive' ('vivus') — that's why a vivisector is someone who performs operations on living beings.

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