zootomisthttp://www.oed.com/dictionary/zootomist_n%3Ftab%3Dmeaning_and_usezootomist, n.
Revised 2017

zootomistnoun

Now historical and rare.
  1. 1663–
    An expert in zootomy, a comparative anatomist; a person who dissects the bodies of animals.
    1. 1663
      The diligence of Zootomists may much contribute to illustrate the Doctrine of Andratomy.
      R. Boyle, Some Considerations Usefulnesse Experimental Natural Philosophy ii. 12
    2. 1688
      The remarks of Zootomists.
      R. Boyle, Disquisition Final Causes iv. 223
    3. 1797
      The cook..by profession a zootomist.
      S. James, Narrative of Voyage 156
    4. 1833
      The structure of almost every class of animals has been the subject of separate and minute examination among the zootomists of France.
      Lancet 12 October 96/2
    5. 1879
      If the biologist recognises the many points of community in animal structures, the zootomist has to insist on the points of diversity.
      G. H. Lewes, Problems of Life & Mind 3rd Series i. 132
    6. 1908
      The child who has been taught to draw well will make the skilful zootomist..and the dexterous surgeon.
      British Medical Journal 18 July 167/1
    7. 1944
      Zootomists’ were compelled to limit themselves to dissection of apes, dogs, and pigs in order to gain an insight into the anatomy of the human subject.
      British Medical Journal 2 September 319/2

Originally published as part of the entry for zootomy, n.

zootomist, n. was revised in June 2017.

zootomist, n. was last modified in July 2023.