Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

vivisect

verb

/ˈvɪv.ɪ.sɛkt/

Definition

To perform surgery on a living organism for the purpose of scientific research.

Examples

The researchers chose to vivisect the frog to observe its nerve responses.
Many animal rights activists oppose the practice of vivisecting living creatures in laboratories.

Meaning

Vivisect involves cutting into or dissecting a live animal or organism to study its internal structures, functions, or to understand various biological processes.