dissection

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English

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin dissectiōnem.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dɪˈsɛkʃən/, /daɪˈsɛkʃən/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛkʃən

Noun

dissection (countable and uncountable, plural dissections)

  1. the act of dissecting, or something dissected
  2. a minute and detailed examination or analysis
  3. (medicine) surgical removal

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French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin dissectiōnem.

Pronunciation

Noun

dissection f (plural dissections)

  1. dissection

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