vivisect

viv·i·sect

verb \ˈvi-və-ˌsekt\

Definition of VIVISECT

transitive verb

: to perform vivisection on : subject to vivisection

intransitive verb

: to practice vivisection

— viv·i·sec·tor \-ˌsek-tər\ noun

Origin of VIVISECT

back-formation from vivisection

First Known Use: 1864

Rhymes with VIVISECT

acrolect, architect, birth defect, circumspect, deselect, dialect, disaffect, disconnect, disinfect, disrespect, edge effect, genuflect, grapholect, incorrect, indirect, in effect, intellect, interject, intersect, introject, introspect, lake effect, misdirect, preselect, re-collect, recollect, redirect, reelect, resurrect, retrospect, self-respect, side effect, turtlenecked