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dissector

/dɪsˈɛktə/

/dɪsˈɛktər/

dissectornoun

dissectors

/dɪsˈɛktə/

/dɪsˈɛktər/

Translations

The dissector carefully examined the specimen.

Диссектор тщательно изучил образец.

Definitions

A person who dissects, especially a person who dissects dead bodies for anatomical study.

The dissector carefully examined the cadaver to understand the human anatomy better.

An instrument used for dissecting, such as a scalpel or other surgical tool.

The surgeon selected a dissector from the tray to begin the procedure.

In computing, a software module or routine that analyzes and breaks down data (especially network packets) into constituent parts for inspection.

The engineer developed a custom dissector for Wireshark to decode the new protocol.

Synonyms

dissectoradjective

/daɪˈsɛtə/

/daɪˈsɛtər/

Used attributively before another noun to indicate relation to dissecting (e.g., "dissector scissors").

Definitions

Designed for or relating to the act of dissecting.

He reached for the dissector forceps before making the incision.