dissected

[ dih-sek-tid, dahy- ]
/ dɪˈsɛk tɪd, daɪ- /

adjective

Botany. deeply divided into numerous segments, as a leaf.
Physical Geography. separated, by erosion, into many closely spaced crevices or gorges, as the surface of a plateau.

Origin of dissected

First recorded in 1625–35; dissect + -ed2

OTHER WORDS FROM dissected

un·dis·sect·ed, adjective well-dis·sect·ed, adjective

Words nearby dissected

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Definition for dissected (2 of 2)

dissect
[ dih-sekt, dahy- ]
/ dɪˈsɛkt, daɪ- /

verb (used with object)

to cut apart (an animal body, plant, etc.) to examine the structure, relation of parts, or the like.
to examine minutely part by part; analyze: to dissect an idea.

Origin of dissect

1600–10; < Latin dissectus (past participle of dissecāre to cut up), equivalent to dis- dis-1 + sec- cut + -tus past participle suffix

SYNONYMS FOR dissect

1, 2 anatomize.

OTHER WORDS FROM dissect

dis·sec·ti·ble, adjective dis·sec·tor, noun re·dis·sect, verb (used with object) self-dis·sect·ing, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH dissect

bisect dissect

Words related to dissected

explore, scrutinize, inspect, examine, investigate, anatomize, slice, divide, section, disjoin, dismember, cut, quarter, part, sunder, disjoint, operate, sever, dissever, dichotomize

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British Dictionary definitions for dissected (1 of 2)

dissected
/ (dɪˈsɛktɪd, daɪ-) /

adjective

botany in the form of narrow lobes or segments dissected leaves
geology (of plains) cut by erosion into hills and valleys, esp following tectonic movements

British Dictionary definitions for dissected (2 of 2)

dissect
/ (dɪˈsɛkt, daɪ-) /

verb

to cut open and examine the structure of (a dead animal or plant)
(tr) to examine critically and minutely

Derived forms of dissect

dissectible, adjective dissection, noun dissector, noun

Word Origin for dissect

C17: from Latin dissecāre, from dis- 1 + secāre to cut

Medical definitions for dissected

dissect
[ dĭ-sĕkt′, dī-, dī′sĕkt′ ]

v.

To cut apart or separate tissue, especially for anatomical study.
In surgery, to separate different anatomical structures along natural lines by dividing the connective tissue framework.

Scientific definitions for dissected

dissect
[ dĭ-sĕkt′, dī′sĕkt′ ]

To cut apart or separate body tissues or organs, especially for anatomical study.
In surgery, to separate different anatomical structures along natural lines by dividing the connective tissue framework.