What is the meaning of dissect?

verb

  • Cut open or cut apart.
    • usage: "dissect the bodies for analysis"
  • Make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features.
    • usage: "analyze a specimen"; "analyze a sentence"; "analyze a chemical compound"
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