(transitive, intransitive) To dissect beforehand, as in preparation for an anatomical lecture.

plural of prosection

An anatomical dissection carried out by an experienced anatomist as a demonstration for others.

simple past tense and past participle of prosect

present participle of prosect

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of prosect

A person who prepares a body for dissection by students, or dissects them as demonstrations.

plural of prosector

(pathology) a rash, verruca necrogenica, of small, red papular nodules in the skin caused by inoculation with Mycobacterium tuberculosis in a previously infected and immunocompetent person.

Of or relating to a prosector.