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vivisection

n. dissection performed on a living animal for research or experimental purposes. Many scientists and researchers oppose the practice, questioning its scientific validity and necessity, and numerous others criticize it as inhumane and unethical. See also animal care and use; animal rights.

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January 15th 2025

hit

hit

n. the accurate identification of a signal in a signal detection task. Compare miss.

HIT

acronym for Holtzman Inkblot Technique.