prosector noun. [prǝʊ'sɛktǝ] M19.
[Late Latin = anatomist (formed as PRO-¹, SECTOR), perh. through French prosecteur.]
Chiefly Hist. A person appointed to dissect dead bodies (esp. of animals) in preparation for autopsy or anatomical research or demonstration.

■ prosec'torium noun, pl. -ria, a room or building for the dissection of dead bodies (esp. of animals) E20.

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