dissection

/dɪˈsɛkʃən/
noun
  1. The act of cutting open a dead plant or animal to study its internal parts.
    • The dissection of the flower helped us understand how it reproduces.
    • Medical students must complete several dissections as part of their training.
    • The biology class performed a frog dissection to learn about organs.
  2. A very careful and detailed analysis or examination of something.
    • Her dissection of the contract showed several unfair clauses.
    • The report offered a thorough dissection of the company's financial problems.
    • The critic's dissection of the movie revealed hidden themes.
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