ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Dissection

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /dɪˈsɛkʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Dissection is a noun meaning The act of dissecting.

Meaning

The act of dissecting.

More Meanings

  1. Something dissected.
  2. (figurative) A minute and detailed examination or analysis.
  3. (medicine) Surgical removal.

Example Sentences

neck dissection
lymph node dissection

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Related dictionary entries include autopsy, decomposition, decay, decomposing, anatomization, examination.

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