meatotome

/mɛˈtɒtəm/ (meh-TOT-uhm)

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is skilled in dissecting animals, especially for the purpose of illustrating anatomy or for other scientific study.

“The veterinarian was a skilled meatotome who was able to dissect the animal with ease.”

Synonyms

  • anatomist
  • dissector

Antonyms

  • animal rights activist
  • vegetarian