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Pronunciation: [pɹˈɒsɛktə] (IPA)

A prosector is often a medical professional who dissects and examines cadavers to determine the cause of death or identify any disorders. There are several synonyms for the term "prosector," including anatomist, pathologist, and medical examiner. An anatomist studies the structure and function of the body, while a pathologist examines tissues and organs to identify diseases or conditions. A medical examiner conducts autopsies to determine the cause of death. Other synonyms for prosector include coroner, forensic analyst, and mortician. Each of these terms describes a profession that plays a critical role in examining the body and understanding its function and potential disorders.
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To Doctor John W. Whitney, who was Prosector of Surgery and Anatomy in the Transylvania Medical School in 1854-55, and is now the sole surviving representative of that school, I am indebted for a number of facts and suggestions.
"The History of the Medical Department of Transylvania University"
Robert Peter
His friend, the Deputy Prosector of the Zoological Society, had mixed a draught for a sick raccoon at the Gardens, and, by some mistake in a bottle, had mixed it wrongly.
"Hilda Wade A Woman With Tenacity Of Purpose"
Grant Allen
Having occupied for two seasons the position of Prosector to the Professor of Anatomy, I had to prepare, during the greater part of the session, the dissections of the parts which were to be the subject of the Professor's lecture on the following day.
"McGill and its Story, 1821-1921"
Cyrus Macmillan

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