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viv·i·sec·tion \| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|sekshən\ noun Etymology: vivi- + section 1. : the cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation; broadly : any form of animal experimentation especially if considered to cause distress to the subject 2. : subjection to minute or pitiless examination or criticism • viv·i·sec·tion·al \-shənəl, -shnəl\ adjective • viv·i·sec·tion·al·ly \-əlē, -əlē\ adverb |