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- 1. the action of dissecting a body or plant to study its internal parts: "the dissection of animals for scientific research" Similar
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Dissection is the dismembering of the body of a deceased animal or plant to study its anatomical structure. Autopsy is used in pathology and forensic medicine to determine the cause of death in humans. Less extensive dissection of plants and smaller animals preserved in a formaldehyde solution is typically carried out or demonstrated in biology and natural science classes in middle school and high... Wikipedia