Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Vivisection

The cutting of or surgical operation on a living animal, usually for physiological or pathological investigation. (from Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dict, 10th ed)

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The cutting of or surgical operation on a living animal, usually for physiological or pathological investigation. (from Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dict, 10th ed)

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  • Vivisections

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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  1. E05.017w.900w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Vivisection. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014824. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014824
  2. Vivisection. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vivisection
  3. Vivisection. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q259567