prosect


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prosect

(prəʊˈsɛkt)
vb (tr)
(Anatomy) to dissect a cadaver publicly, usually to illustrate an anatomical lecture
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pro•sect

(proʊˈsɛkt)

v.t.
to dissect (a cadaver or part) for anatomical demonstration or to establish the cause of death.
[1885–90; back formation from prosector person who dissects cadavers < Late Latin prōsector = Latin prōsec(āre) to cut off (a body part) (see pro-1, sect) + -tor -tor]
pro•sec′tor, n.
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