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prosector

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pro=sec=tor

CIDE DICTIONARY

prosectorn. [L., an anatomist, from prosecare to cut up; pro before + secare to cut.].
     One who makes dissections for anatomical illustration; usually, the assistant of a professional anatomist.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

prosector, n. a person who dissects dead bodies in preparation for an anatomical lecture etc.

Etymology
LL = anatomist, f. prosecare prosect- (as PRO-(1), secare cut), perh. after F prosecteur

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