Vivisection

usgb/ˌvɪvɪˈsekʃn/
noun

The act of doing operations on live animals for scientific research.

Many people consider vivisection to be cruel and inhumane.
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  • ethics of vivisection
  • vivisection in research

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Ethical Sensitivity

The term often triggers emotional responses due to ethical concerns about animal welfare.

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Debates on vivisection usually stir strong feelings among animal rights activists.
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Scientific Context

Used primarily to describe procedures in biological or medical research.

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Vivisection plays a divisive role in the development of new medicines.
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Historical Controversy

Has a history of debate over moral implications in scientific progress.

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Vivisection was more common in the past before ethical guidelines were established.
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