1. To cut apart or separate (tissue), especially for anatomical study.

What does the term dissecting mean?

1 : to separate into pieces : expose the several parts of (something, such as an animal) for scientific examination dissect an earthworm dissecting flowers. 2 : to analyze and interpret minutely dissect a problem. intransitive verb. : to make a dissection.

What does dissection mean in medical terms?

Dissection: The process of cutting apart or separating tissue as, for example, in the study of anatomy or in the course of a surgical procedure.