dissection
noun
dis·sec·tion
dī-ˈsek-shən 
ˈdī-ˌsek-
also
di-
ˈdī-ˌsek-
1
: the act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
2
: an anatomical specimen prepared by dissecting
Synonyms
Examples of dissection in a Sentence
the book's dissection of the problem of obesity in this country
Recent Examples on the Web
Their reproductive organs have eluded researchers in countless dissections, and observing their mating behavior was impossible—until recently.
—
Scott Travers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Too neat a dissection of a text would drain its blood.
—Nicholas Frankovich, National Review, 24 Oct. 2024
Bowel dissection: The surgeon removes a small piece of intestinal tissue (approximately 15 centimeters long) and transfers it to the pelvic floor.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 23 July 2024
Another video, this one with 2.5 million views, manages to blow FromSoftware’s three-minute gameplay trailer out into a 40-minute dissection of each and every look, snarl, or skeleton.
—Ashley Bardhan, Vulture, 17 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for dissection 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Scott Travers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Too neat a dissection of a text would drain its blood.
—Nicholas Frankovich, National Review, 24 Oct. 2024
Bowel dissection: The surgeon removes a small piece of intestinal tissue (approximately 15 centimeters long) and transfers it to the pelvic floor.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 23 July 2024
Another video, this one with 2.5 million views, manages to blow FromSoftware’s three-minute gameplay trailer out into a 40-minute dissection of each and every look, snarl, or skeleton.
—Ashley Bardhan, Vulture, 17 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for dissection
Dictionary Entries Near dissection
Cite this Entry
“Dissection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissection. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
dissection
noun
dis·sec·tion
-ˈsek-shən
-ˌsek-
1
: the act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
2
: a plant or animal or a part of one that has been dissected for study of the anatomy
Medical Definition
dissection
noun
dis·sec·tion
dis-ˈek-shən; dī-ˈsek-
ˈdī-ˌ
ˈdī-ˌ
1
: the act or process of dissecting or separating: as
a
: the surgical removal along natural lines of cleavage of tissues which are or might become diseased
b
: the digital separation of tissues (as in heart-valve operations) compare finger fracture
c
: a pathological splitting or separation of tissue see aortic dissection
2
a
: something (as a part or the whole of an animal) that has been dissected
b
: an anatomical specimen prepared in this way
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share