1. a person who dissects, especially a student or professional who performs anatomical dissection
Usage: commonly used in medical and biological education contexts
2. a tool or instrument used for dissecting
Usage: technical/specialized usage

Examples

• The medical student worked as a careful dissector in the anatomy lab.
• Each dissector in the class had to identify the major organs of the frog.
• The surgeon was an expert dissector of complex tissue structures.
• A sharp dissector is essential for precise anatomical work.
• The biology teacher demonstrated proper dissector technique to the class.