anatomize

To cut up or dissect (the body of a human being or an animal), specifically for the purpose of investigating its anatomy.

To punish (someone) by post mortem dissection following execution.

To cut up or dissect (a plant or one of its parts) to investigate its structure.

To scrutinize (something) down to the most minute detail.

To chemically analyse (a substance).

To cut up or dissect the body of a human being or an animal.