To cut apart or separate (tissue), especially for anatomical study. 2. To examine, analyze, or criticize in minute detail: dissected the plan afterward to learn why it had failed. [Latin dissecāre, dissect-, to cut …

Definition of dissect verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Aug 24, 2025 · "To analyze in detail" - While not an idiom, this phrase captures the essence of "dissecting" something figuratively. "To get to the bottom of" (a mystery, a situation) - This idiom …

A dissection; a taking apart.

The meaning of DISSECTION is the act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected.

dissecting, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

The practice of dissecting living organisms for scientific study has been documented as far back as ancient Egypt and Greece. It has since become a fundamental technique in various fields such as …

In the field of surgery, the term "dissection" or "dissecting" means more specifically to the practice of separating an anatomical structure (an organ, nerve or blood vessel) from its surrounding connective …

We dissected a frog in biology class. [VERB noun] Researchers need a growing supply of corpses for dissection. If someone dissects something such as a theory, a situation, or a piece of writing, they …

DISSECTION definition: the act of dissecting. See examples of dissection used in a sentence.