vivisection

The word “vivisection” has 4 syllables: viv-i-sec-tion

It's pronounced as /ˌvɪvəˈsɛkʃən/


What is synonym and antonym for vivisection?

In the thesaurus, “vivisection” has 1 synonym and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for vivisection along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for vivisection

  • biopsy

Antonyms for vivisection

  • autopsy
  • dissection
  • necropsy
  • postmortem
  • postmortem examination

Meanings of vivisection

  • noun
    1. The action of cutting, surgery or other invasive treatment of a living organism for the purposes of physiological or pathological scientific investigation.

Example Sentences

  • The ethics of vivisection are widely debated in the scientific community.
  • Animal rights activists protested against the use of vivisection in research labs.
  • The medical student was uncomfortable witnessing a vivisection for the first time.
  • Vivisection has contributed to many important medical discoveries, despite its controversy.
  • Laws regulating vivisection vary greatly between countries.

On this page you'll find 6 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to vivisection, such as: autopsy, biopsy, dissection, necropsy, postmortem, postmortem examination.

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