2. (Bot.) Cut deeply into many lobes or divisions; as, a dissected leaf.

Dis*sect"i*ble (?), a. Capable of being dissected, or separated by dissection. Paley.

Dis*sect"ing, a. 1. Dividing or separating the parts of an animal or vegetable body; as, a dissecting aneurism, one which makes its way between or within the coats of an artery.

2. Of or pertaining to, or received during, a dissection; as, a dissecting wound.