Dissectible

/dɪˈsɛk.tə.bəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being dissected or cut apart for study or analysis.

Etymology

From dissect (Latin dissecare, 'to cut apart': dis- + secare 'to cut') + -ible (suffix meaning 'capable of'). This technical term is used primarily in anatomical and scientific contexts.

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In medical school, students learn that human bodies are dissectible for study—but this raises ethical questions about consent and dignity that have evolved dramatically over centuries of anatomy practice.

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