Definify.com

Webster 1913 Edition


Dissecting

Dis-sect′ing

,
Adj.
1.
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
.
2.
Of or pertaining to, or received during, a dissection;
as, a
dissecting
wound
.
3.
Used for or in dissecting;
as, a
dissecting
knife; a
dissecting
microscope.

Webster 1828 Edition


Dissecting

DISSECTING

,
ppr.
Cutting in pieces; dividing the parts; separating constituent parts for minute examination.

Definition 2024


dissecting

dissecting

English

Verb

dissecting

  1. present participle of dissect

Noun

dissecting (plural dissectings)

  1. A dissection; a taking apart.