prosect

[ proh-sekt ]

verb (used with object)

, Medicine/Medical.

1. to dissect (a cadaver or part) for anatomical demonstration.

Word History and Origins

Origin of prosect¹

First recorded in 1885–90; back formation from prosector

Example Sentences

Prosect, prō-sekt′, v.t. to dissect beforehand.—v.i. to perform the duties of a prosector, one who dissects a body for the illustration of anatomical lectures.—ns.

From Project Gutenberg

Q: At what point did you realize you were a pro prosect?

From Seattle Times

Although another potential bidder, Brazil's Vale, counted itself out of the bidding earlier in the week and Rio Tinto is also cool on getting involved, BHP is still expected to have to increase its offer to secure Potash, raising the prosect that it might have to raise cash from shareholders.

From The Guardian