vivisect

/ˌvɪvəˈsɛkt/
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Other forms: vivisected; vivisecting; vivisects

Definitions of vivisect
  1. verb
    cut (a body) open while still alive
    “people no longer vivisect animals--it's considered unethical”
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    type of:
    dissect
    cut open or cut apart
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