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Definition of Dissect

1. Verb. Cut open or cut apart. "Dissect the bodies for analysis"

2. Verb. Make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features. "Analyze a chemical compound"

Definition of Dissect

1. v. t. To divide into separate parts; to cut in pieces; to separate and expose the parts of, as an animal or a plant, for examination and to show their structure and relations; to anatomize.

Definition of Dissect

1. to cut apart for scientific examination [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Dissect

1. 1. To divide into separate parts; to cut in pieces; to separate and expose the parts of, as an animal or a plant, for examination and to show their structure and relations; to anatomize. 2. To analyze, for the purposes of science or criticism; to divide and examine minutely. "This paragraph . . . I have dissected for a sample." (Atterbury) Origin: L. Dissectus, p. P. Of dissecare; dis- + secare to cut. See Section. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dissect

dissatisfactory dissatisfied dissatisfies dissatisfy dissatisfying dissave dissaved dissaves dissaving Disse's space

disseat disseated disseating disseats dissect (current term) dissect (current term) dissected dissected dissecting dissecting

dissecting aneurysm dissecting cellulitis dissecting thoracic aneurysm dissecting thoracic aorta dissection dissection dissections dissection tubercle dissector dissectors

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