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vivisection

/ˌvɪv.ɪˈsek.ʃən/

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noun

/ˌvɪv.ɪˈsek.ʃən/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее практику проведения хирургических операций или экспериментов на живых животных, обычно с целью научных исследований или изучения.

A noun referring to the practice of performing surgical operations or experiments on living animals, typically for the purpose of scientific research or investigation.

uncountable

  1. Surgical procedure on live animalsC1formalscientific

    The practice of performing surgery or dissection on living animals for the purpose of scientific research or experimentation.

    ruВивисекция

    • The ethics of vivisection have been debated for centuries.
    • Many universities have strict regulations regarding vivisection.
    • The researcher defended the use of vivisection in medical breakthroughs.
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  • vivisection's possessive singular form