Vivisected: meaning, definitions and examples
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vivisected
[ ˌvɪvɪˈsɛktɪd ]
scientific research
Vivisected refers to the act of performing surgery or dissection on a living organism, often for the purpose of scientific research and study. This practice is controversial, particularly regarding animal rights, as it can cause suffering to the subjects involved.
Synonyms
dissected, surgically examined.
Examples of usage
- The scientists vivisected the specimen to understand its physiological processes.
- Animal rights activists protested against the vivisection practices in laboratories.
- In the early 20th century, vivisected animals were used for medical research.
- The ethical implications of vivisecting living organisms continue to be debated.
Translations
Translations of the word "vivisected" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vivissectado
🇮🇳 विविसेक्टेड
🇩🇪 vivisiziert
🇮🇩 vivisected
🇺🇦 вівісектований
🇵🇱 wivisekcjonowany
🇯🇵 生体解剖された
🇫🇷 vivisecté
🇪🇸 vivisectado
🇹🇷 vivisekte edilmiş
🇰🇷 생체 해부된
🇸🇦 تشريح حيوي
🇨🇿 vivisekovaný
🇸🇰 vivisekovaný
🇨🇳 活体解剖的
🇸🇮 vivisekcijski
🇮🇸 lifandi skurður
🇰🇿 вивисекцияланған
🇬🇪 ვივისექცია
🇦🇿 vivisektə
🇲🇽 vivisectado
Etymology
The term 'vivisect' originates from the late 19th century, combining the Latin 'vivus,' meaning 'alive,' and 'sectio,' meaning 'cutting.' The practice gained prominence during a time when medical science was advancing rapidly, and researchers sought to understand complex biological processes by studying living organisms. The term reflects the duality of scientific progress and ethical considerations, as vivisection often raised significant moral questions about the treatment of subjects. Over the years, as awareness of animal rights grew, the term became associated with criticism and ethical debates surrounding scientific experimentation on living beings. Vivisection remains a polarizing subject, emblematic of the tension between the pursuit of knowledge and the respect for life, prompting ongoing discussions in both scientific and ethical communities.