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Dissection
01
the act of cutting apart or separation of tissues, organs, etc. during anatomical study or investigation
02
a systematic examination and evaluation of a complex topic by breaking it down into its individual elements
03
detailed critical analysis or examination one part at a time (as of a literary work)
Example
Through careful dissection, the biologist was able to identify the anatomical structures that differentiate male and female specimens of the species.
During the anatomy lab, students worked meticulously on the dissection of a frog's circulatory system to locate valves, vessels and chambers.
In the surgical dissection, the doctor precisely separated the tumor from the surrounding healthy tissues to remove it intact.
Through elegant dissection of poetry images and metaphors, the critic unveiled richer layers of artistic expression.
The computer scientist's skillful dissection of source code bugs allowed for accurate diagnosis and targeted repair.
