| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|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 -shən ə l, -shnəl adjective
• viv·i·sec·tion·al·ly - ə lē, -əlē adverb