v. t. To perform vivisection upon; to dissect alive. [ Colloq. ] Pop. Sci. Monthly. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. vivus alive + E. section: cf. F. vivisection. See Vivid, and Section. ] The dissection of an animal while alive, for the purpose of making physiological investigations. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Of or pertaining to vivisection. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who practices or advocates vivisection; a vivisector. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A vivisectionist. [ 1913 Webster ]