transitive verb
also anatomise ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌmīz
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle French anatomiser, from anatomie anatomy (from Late Latin anatomia ) + -iser -ize
1. : to cut (an animal or plant body) in pieces in order to display or examine the structure and use of the several parts : dissect
2. : to separate minutely or thoroughly the parts, aspects, or components of in order to permit detailed scrutiny or meticulous examination : analyze
the novel … written to anatomize adequately this moment of our history — R.P.Warren
Synonyms: see analyze