Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vivisection
noun
/ˌvɪvɪˈsɛkʃən/
Definition
The practice of performing operations on live animals for the purpose of experimentation or scientific research.
Examples
- The vivisection of animals for research purposes has led to significant medical breakthroughs.
- Many animal rights activists protest against vivisection, arguing it is cruel and inhumane.
- In his studies, the scientist conducted vivisection to observe the effects of the drug on live tissue.
Meaning
Vivisection refers to the dissection of living organisms to study their physiological processes and test new medical treatments.
Synonyms
- Animal experimentation
- Live dissection
- Physiological study
