PROSECTOR

Etymology

Noun

prosector (plural prosectors)

A person who prepares a body for dissection by students, or dissects them as demonstrations.

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Source: Wiktionary


Pro*sec"tor, n. Etym: [L., an anatomist, from prosecare to cut up; pro before + secare to cut.]

Definition: One who makes dissections for anatomical illustration; usually, the assistant of a professional anatomist.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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