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prosector
CIDE DICTIONARY
prosector, n. [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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