Definitions

1. verb

to cut or dissect a living animal, especially for the purpose of scientific research or medical training

“The medical students were forced to vivisect a rat as part of their anatomy course.”

2. noun

the act of cutting or dissecting a living animal, especially for the purpose of scientific research or medical training

“The vivisect was performed in a sterile operating theater.”

3. noun

a person who performs vivisections

“The vivisector was criticized for his cruel treatment of the animals.”