Greek & Latin Root Words (sect)

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What does dissect mean?

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to cut apart for the purpose of investigation

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Which word means surgery on a living animal; medical research that involves cutting into living animals to study organs, tissues, or diseases?

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vivisection

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Which word means to cut into 3 pieces?

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trisect

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What is the word that means a couch that is made up of separate pieces?

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sectional

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Which word means 'a separate part of a society, group, or area'? Also used in military or police terms.

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sector

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What does the prefix 'sect' mean?

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to cut or separate

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What is the meaning of the word 'bisect'?

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to cut into 2 pieces

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What does 'transect' mean?

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to cut across or divide by cutting

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What is a 'section'?

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a distinct part or subdivision of something

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What does 'intersection' refer to?

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the point where two lines or roads meet and cut across each other