Cryptic crossword clue
Repeatedly, Roman sex cult is to do controversial experiments 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word VIVISECT

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What does VIVISECT mean?

VIVISECT verb
  1. To perform vivisection upon; to dissect alive.

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