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The operation on or dissection of a living body for scientific investigation (noun)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 11 letters · last seen June 17, 2026

Answer
VIVISECTION
VIVISECTION · 11 letters · puzzle shows VIV********
The Root
VIVmeans “live, alive”

In a sentence: Ellen knows that veterinary students are required to take at least one class in VIVISECTION.

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The Rootonym clue “The operation on or dissection of a living body for scientific investigation (noun)” has the answer VIVISECTION (11 letters), built on the root VIV, which means “live, alive”. See the full June 17, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.