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Vivisection
01
the scientific and experimental operations performed on live animals
Examples
The ethics committee debated the use of vivisection in the laboratory.
The scientist explained that vivisection is essential for certain medical research.
02
a very harsh and thorough examination or analysis
Examples
The film critic 's vivisection of the movie's plot exposed its numerous inconsistencies and plot holes.
Her vivisection of the novel's characters revealed their deep-seated flaws and contradictions.
