'anatomisation' originates from Medieval Latin, specifically the word 'anatomia,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'temnein' meant 'to cut.'

'anatomia' transformed into the French word 'anatomisation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anatomisation.'

Initially, it meant 'the act of cutting up (a body) for examination,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'detailed analysis or dissection of any subject.'