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anatomize

verb anat·o·mize \-ˌmīz\
anat·o·mizedanat·o·miz·ing

Definition of ANATOMIZE

transitive verb
transitive 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

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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