Background for dissect

dissect

/dɪˈsɛkt/ /daɪˈsɛkt/

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verb

To study an animal's anatomy by cutting it apart; to perform a necropsy or an autopsy.

Examples :

"The biology students will dissect a frog in class tomorrow to learn about its internal organs. "

medicine anatomy biology animal science body organism

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verb

To study a plant or other organism's anatomy similarly.

Examples :

"In science class, we will dissect a flower to learn about its parts. "

organism biology anatomy plant science

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verb

To analyze an idea in detail by separating it into its parts.

Examples :

"To understand the concept of democracy, the teacher had us dissect the different roles of government officials. "

science biology anatomy medicine physiology process

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verb

To separate muscles, organs, and so on without cutting into them or disrupting their architecture.

Examples :

"The anatomy teacher carefully dissected the preserved frog, showing the class how the organs fit together. "

anatomy biology physiology medicine science organism body organ

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verb

Of an infection or foreign material, following the fascia separating muscles or other organs.

Examples :

"The infection began in the leg but quickly dissected up the thigh, following the connective tissue between the muscles. "

medicine anatomy