zootomistn.
/zuːˈɒtəmɪst/, /zəʊˈɒtəmɪst/, U.S. /zoʊˈɑdəməst/, /zuˈɑdəməst/ Now historical and rare.
An expert in zootomy, a comparative anatomist; a person who dissects the bodies of animals.
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the world > animals > zoology > [noun] > anatomy or dissection > one versed in
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the world > life > biology > laboratory analysis > processes > [noun] > dissection > dissector or vivisector
zootomist1663
prosector1801
necrotomist1849
comparative anatomist1854
vivisector1863
anatomizer1873
vivisectionist1879
1663 R. Boyle Some Considerations Usefulnesse Exper. Nat. Philos. ii. 12 The diligence of Zootomists may much contribute to illustrate the Doctrine of Andratomy.
1688 R. Boyle Disquis. Final Causes iv. 223 The remarks of Zootomists.
1797 S. James Narr. Voy. 156 The cook..by profession a zootomist.
1833 Lancet 12 Oct. 96/2 The structure of almost every class of animals has been the subject of separate and minute examination among the zootomists of France.
1879 G. H. Lewes Probl. Life & Mind 3rd Ser. i. 132 If the biologist recognises the many points of community in animal structures, the zootomist has to insist on the points of diversity.
1908 Brit. Med. Jrnl. 18 July 167/1 The child who has been taught to draw well will make the skilful zootomist..and the dexterous surgeon.
1944 Brit. Med. Jrnl. 2 Sept. 319/2 ‘Zootomists’ were compelled to limit themselves to dissection of apes, dogs, and pigs in order to gain an insight into the anatomy of the human subject.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2017; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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