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Dissection

usgb/dɪˈsekʃn/Volume
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Scientific Procedure

Refers to precise scientific practices, often involving biology or anatomy.

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The dissection of the specimen was crucial for the research.
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Educational Tool

Used in schools to provide hands-on learning about living organisms.

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Dissection helped us see how the organs fit together.
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Not Always Literal

Sometimes used metaphorically to describe a detailed examination of non-living things.

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The mechanic's dissection of the engine revealed the problem.
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