1. the action of cutting apart a body, plant, or other organism to study its internal structure
Usage: medical; scientific
2. detailed analysis or examination of something
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The biology students performed dissections of frogs to learn about amphibian anatomy.
• Medical school requires extensive dissections of human cadavers.
• The forensic team conducted careful dissections to determine the cause of death.
• Her dissections of the novel revealed hidden themes and symbols.
• The professor’s dissections of the data helped students understand the research.
• Plant dissections showed the intricate structure of flower parts.
• The critic’s dissections of the film were thorough and insightful.