PROSECT
\pɹˈɒsɛkt], \pɹˈɒsɛkt], \p_ɹ_ˈɒ_s_ɛ_k_t]\
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pr[=o]-sekt', v.t. to dissect beforehand.--v.i. to perform the duties of a prosector, one who dissects a body for the illustration of anatomical lectures.--ns. PROSEC'TION; PROSEC'TOR.--adj. PROSECT[=O]'RIAL.--n. PROSEC'TORSHIP. [L. pro, before, sec[=a]re, to cut.]
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