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dissect /dis·sect/ (dĭ-sekt´) (di-sekt´) 1. to cut apart, or separate. 2. to expose structures of a cadaver for anatomical study.
dissect [disekt′] Etymology: L, dissecare, to cut apart 1 to cut apart tissues for visual or microscopic study using a scalpel, a probe, or scissors. Compare bisect. 2 to tear away the intima of an artery, creating a false lumen that allows blood to flow into the wall of the artery. Branching vessels can be obstructed. An aortic dissection that spreads to the coronary arteries can cause sudden death. dissection, n. dissect to cut apart, or separate; especially, the exposure of structures of a cadaver for anatomical study. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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is designed with 167 anterior, 87 posterior, 3 medial, and 5 lateral dissectible layers. Users of McGraw-Hill anatomy and physiology textbooks receive a password to access AOA, a digital database of more than 20,000 anatomical structures within fully dissectible male and female bodies. Educators and students who purchase anatomy and physiology textbooks from Wiley will have 24-hour online access to web-enabled AOA, a digital database of more than 20,000 anatomical structures within fully dissectible male and female bodies. |
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