Meaning
dissection
- the action of cutting apart an animal or plant to study its internal parts
- a meticulous, in-depth analytical breakdown of something
In a sentence
Gli studenti di medicina assistono oggi a una dissezione anatomica.
The medical students are attending an anatomical dissection today.
Non tutti amano la dissezione degli animali durante le lezioni di biologia.
Not everyone enjoys dissecting animals during biology lessons.
Il saggio offre una dissezione impietosa della società contemporanea.
The essay offers an unsparing dissection of contemporary society.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| dissezione | feminine · singular |
| dissezioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Used mostly in scientific or medical contexts (e.g. anatomy courses), as well as figuratively for deep critical analysis.