Cut open (a specimen) (7)

I believe the answer is:

dissect

(Other definitions for dissect that I've seen before include "Cut up (for study)" , "Anatomize" , "Anatomise" , "Analyse (something) in minute detail" , "Examine minutely" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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