Definition: The term "antivivisectionists" refers to people who advocate for methods that aim to prevent or treat diseases, rather than curing them. This can include a wide range of approaches, including gene editing technologies, biologic therapies, and alternative medicine practices. The goal is often to reduce the severity, duration, or frequency of disease symptoms by altering the body's natural response to infection. Some may argue that such methods could be used for both therapeutic and preventative purposes in certain cases, thus creating a double-edged sword effect.