dissect (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /daɪˈsɛkt/

Definition

To cut apart an animal or plant body, or a part of it, in order to study its internal structure.

Examples

• The biology students learned how to carefully dissect a fetal pig.

• Before the surgery, the surgeon meticulously dissected the intricate network of nerves.

• Scientists often dissect plant samples under a microscope to examine their cellular structure.

Synonyms of dissect

Words with a similar meaning to dissect:

• cut
• cut up
• anatomize
• vivisect

Antonyms of dissect

Words with the opposite meaning to dissect:

• assemble
• join

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