prosector

Noun

pro=sec=tor

CIDE DICTIONARY

prosector, n. [L., an anatomist, from prosecare to cut up; pro before + secare to cut.].

One who makes dissections for anatomical illustration; usually, the assistant of a professional anatomist. [1913 Webster]

prosector, n. a person who dissects dead bodies in preparation for an anatomical lecture etc.

Etymology

LL = anatomist, f. prosecare prosect- (as PRO-(1), secare cut), perh. after F prosecteur