dissect

[dĭ-sekt´, di-sekt´]

to cut apart, or separate; especially, the exposure of structures of a cadaver for anatomical study.

dis·sect

(di-sekt'), Avoid the mispronunciation dī'sekt.

1. To cut apart or separate the tissues of the body for study.

2. In an operation, to separate the different structures along natural lines by dividing the connective tissue framework.

[L. dis-seco, pp. -sectus, to cut asunder]

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dissect

(dĭ-sĕkt′, dī-, dī′sĕkt′)

tr.v. dis·sected, dis·secting, dis·sects

To cut apart or separate (tissue), especially for anatomical study.

dis·sec′ti·ble adj.

dis·sec′tor n.

dis·sect

(di-sekt')

1. To cut apart or separate the tissues of the body for study.

2. surgery To separate structures along natural lines or planes of cleavage.

[L. dis-seco, pp. -sectus, to cut asunder]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

dis·sect

(di-sekt') Avoid the mispronunciation dī'sekt.

1. To cut apart or separate the tissues of the body for study.

2. In an operation, to separate the different structures along natural lines by dividing the connective tissue framework.

[L. dis-seco, pp. -sectus, to cut asunder]

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