(e.g. of a book, character, situation) separation into parts possibly with comment and judgement

examination and determination

the scientific study of the structure of animal bodies

study of animal, plant structure

an examination of a body (by cutting it open) to learn the cause of death

examination of dead body

an act, result, of cutting; opening made by a knife or other sharp-edged tool etc

incision

the act of examining or being examined; a (usually written) test of knowledge or ability

test, analysis

a test or trial carried out carefully in order to study what happens and gain new knowledge

investigation, test