"dissection of a living animal," 1690s, from Latin vivus "alive" (from PIE root *gwei- "to live") + ending from dissection. Related: Vivisectionist.
Vivian
vivid
vivify
viviparous
vivisect
vivisection
vixen
viz.
vizard
vizier
VJ day
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