anatomize
verbtécnico/ɐnɐtumiˈzaɾ/low
a·na·to·mi·zar
Definitions
1To dissect a body or organ to study its anatomy.
Medical students learn to anatomize cadavers.
The biologist anatomized the frog to examine its muscles.
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Common collocations
to anatomize a corpse
2To analyze in minute detail; to dissect.
The author anatomizes the social tensions of the era.
The committee anatomized every clause of the contract.
Common collocations
to anatomize an issueto anatomize a text
Etymology
Do latim 'anatomizare', derivado de 'anatomia'.