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vivisection

noun
/ˌvɪvɪˈsɛkʃən/

Meaning

the practice of performing operations on live animals for scientific research

Example Sentences

Vivisection has long been a controversial topic among scientists and animal rights activists.

Synonyms

animal testing, experimentation, dissection

Antonyms

humane treatment, animal protection

Collocations

vivisection debate, oppose vivisection, vivisection research

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