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Dissection

Medical Definition:	The separation and isolation of tissues for surgical purposes, or for the analysis or study of their structures.
Guide Notes:	"neck dissection" in cancer is probably LYMPH NODE EXCISION (IM) + NECK (NIM) if unspecified or RADICAL NECK DISSECTION if specified

Dissection Categories.