Synonyms of dissection

dissection

noun

dī-ˈsek-shən 

as in analysis

the separation and identification of the parts of a whole

the book's dissection of the problem of obesity in this country

Synonyms & Similar Words

• analysis
• examination
• investigation
• inspection
• assessment
• anatomy
• evaluation
• deconstruction
• breakdown
• anatomizing
• assay
• diagnosis
• classification
• scrutiny
• cataloging
• inventory
• categorization
• codification
• indexing
• tabulation
• enumeration
• assortment
• arrangement
• segmentation
• reduction
• subdivision
• muster
• itemization
• separation
• division

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• synthesis
• integration
• consolidation
• aggregation
• unification
• amalgamation
• assimilation
• coalescence
• agglomeration
• conglomeration

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dissection

Lee said keeping a close watch on blood pressure, an exercise regimen and a heart-healthy diet all reduce the risk of aortic dissection in older adults. — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

Preliminary findings from the District of Columbia's medical examiner showed that the senator died of aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 13 July 2026

If the dissection is small, some people may experience discomfort that gets worse over minutes or hours as the dissection progresses, Chen says. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 13 July 2026

Aortic dissection occurs in about 2 out of 10,000 people and is most often seen in men ages 40 to 70, according to the National Library of Medicine. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026