noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Dated term for dissection or autopsy, largely replaced by 解剖 in modern usage. Still encountered in historical or literary contexts.
See also: 解剖
In the Edo period, dissection contributed to the advancement of medicine.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
analysis; dissection (of a problem); putting in order
Figurative extension: analyzing or breaking down a problem or situation in detail. Less common than sense 1; modern Japanese often uses 分析 or 解剖 for this nuance.
彼は問題の腑分けを試みたが、解決には至らなかった。
He attempted a dissection of the problem, but did not reach a solution.