Vivisecting: meaning, definitions and examples
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vivisecting
[ ˈvɪvɪˌsɛktɪŋ ]
scientific procedure
Vivisecting refers to the practice of performing surgery on living animals for experimental purposes. This method is often used in medical research to study the effects of treatments or diseases on physiological functions in real-time. It raises ethical questions regarding the treatment of animals and the necessity of such procedures in advancing scientific knowledge. Vivisection has been a controversial topic, leading to ongoing debates about animal rights and the moral implications of using live subjects for experimentation.
Synonyms
analyzing, dissecting, experimenting.
Examples of usage
- The researchers began vivisecting the subjects to observe the effects of the drug.
- Vivisecting has been criticized by animal welfare organizations.
- He faced backlash for his views on vivisecting in modern science.
Translations
Translations of the word "vivisecting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vivissecção
🇮🇳 विविसेक्शन
🇩🇪 Vivisektion
🇮🇩 viviseksion
🇺🇦 вівісекція
🇵🇱 wawizsekcja
🇯🇵 解剖学的な実験
🇫🇷 vivisection
🇪🇸 vivisección
🇹🇷 viviseksiyon
🇰🇷 생리실험
🇸🇦 تشريح حيواني
🇨🇿 vivisekce
🇸🇰 vivisekcia
🇨🇳 活体解剖
🇸🇮 vivisekcija
🇮🇸 vivisecting
🇰🇿 вивисекция
🇬🇪 ვივისექცია
🇦🇿 viviseksiyon
🇲🇽 vivisección
Etymology
The term 'vivisecting' is derived from the Latin word 'vivus' meaning 'alive' and 'sectio' meaning 'a cutting'. The word first gained prominence in the late 19th century as advances in medical science led to the systematic study of living organisms. Vivisection was perceived as a method to enhance surgical practices and drug testing, although it sparked intense debates about ethical standards in research. Over the decades, the term has been associated with both scientific innovation and the controversy surrounding animal testing, leading to movements advocating for alternative research methods.