01 a. Dividing or separating the parts of an animal or vegetable body; as, a dissecting aneurism, one which makes its way between or within the c…
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Dividing or separating the parts of an animal or vegetable body; as, a dissecting aneurism, one which makes its way between or within the coats of an artery.
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Of or pertaining to, or received during, a dissection; as, a dissecting wound.
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Used for or in dissecting; as, a dissecting knife; a dissecting microscope.