dissection

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/dɪˈsɛkʃən/

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/dɪˈsɛkʃən/ · /daɪˈsɛkʃən/

Definition of dissection

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noun

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noun

(countable, uncountable)The act of dissecting.
(countable, uncountable)Something dissected.
(countable, figuratively, uncountable)A minute and detailed examination or analysis.
(countable, uncountable)Surgical removal.

“neck dissection”
“lymph node dissection”

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Borrowed from Latin dissectiōnem, perhaps via Middle French dissection. By surface analysis, dissect + -ion.

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