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Reviewer Info: Robert A. Cowles, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.; ADAM Health Illustrated Encyclopedia, 07/25/2007

Definition

To dissect is to cut or separate tissues. Surgeons use dissection during surgery.

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