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anatomize
verb anat·o·mize \-ˌmīz\
anat·o·mizedanat·o·miz·ing
Definition of ANATOMIZE
transitive verbtransitive verb
1
: to cut in pieces in order to display or examine the structure and use of the parts : dissect
2
: analyze
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First Known Use of ANATOMIZE
15th century
Related to ANATOMIZE
- Synonyms
- analyze, assay, break down, cut, deconstruct, dissect
Rhymes with ANATOMIZE
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Medical Dictionary
anatomize
transitive verb anat·o·mize
anat·o·mized or British anat·o·misedanat·o·miz·ing or British anat·o·mis·ing
Medical Definition of ANATOMIZE
: to cut in pieces in order to display or examine the structure and use of the parts : dissect
Variants of ANATOMIZE
anat·o·mize or British anat·o·mise \-ˌmīz\
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