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One who practices or believes in vivisection.  

To dissect a living animal for experimental purposes.  

Trimming of the surface layer of a wound to aid the union of tissues.  

The process of removing diffusible substances from the blood of a living animal by allowing it to flow through dialyzing membranes immersed in saline solution.  

A method of temporarily eliminating redness of the skin caused by hyperemia by pressure with a glass slide on the skin for the purpose of studying any lesions or discolorations.  

An adhesive glycoprotein found in the blood and the extracellular matrix. It contributes to blood clotting, cell growth and differentiation, the ability of tumors to metastasize, and normal wound healing.  

A sulfate of any of various metals.  

The process of converting a silicate material into a smooth, viscous substance by heat. The silicate material hardens on cooling and possesses a smooth, glossy surface. In dentistry, it is related to the extensive use of ceramics, cements, and porcelains. These vary by the additive components that determine their density and refractive qualities.  

Becoming hard and transparent like glass.