dissection Meaning & Definition
/dɪˈsɛkʃən/
What Does Dissection Mean?
Dissection is used as a noun meaning The act of dissecting. It can also mean Something dissected. (Can we add an example for this sense?).
Word Facts for Dissection
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //dɪˈsɛkʃən// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | dissections |
Dissection Definition (Noun)
- The act of dissecting.
- Something dissected. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
- A minute and detailed examination or analysis.
- Surgical removal.
neck dissection
Noun
- The act of dissecting, or something dissected
Synonyms of Dissection
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Dissection synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Dissection
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Dissection in a Sentence
neck dissection
lymph node dissection
Word Forms & Grammar
dissection (countable and uncountable, plural dissections)
Words That Rhyme With Dissection
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Origin of Dissection
Borrowed from Latin dissectiōnem, perhaps via Middle French dissection.[1] By surface analysis, dissect + -ion.
How Do You Say Dissection?
Dissection is pronounced //dɪˈsɛkʃən// and has 1 syllable.
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