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The operation on or dissection of a living body for scientific investigation (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “The operation on or dissection of a living body for scientific investigation (noun)”? The solution is VIVISECTION, a 11-letter word built on the root VIV (“live, alive”). It appeared in the June 17, 2026 (Wednesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
VIVISECTION
VIV********VIVmeans “live, alive”
In a sentence
Ellen knows that veterinary students are required to take at least one class in VIVISECTION.
About this clue
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”. Browse the full June 17, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.