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Vivisection
01
the scientific and experimental operations performed on live animals
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
vivisections
Examples
The ethics committee debated the use of vivisection in the laboratory.
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.
