The word "DISSEC" is commonly misspelled as "DISSECT". The correct spelling of "DISSEC" is /dɪsˈsɛk/. The word comes from the Latin word "dissecare", which means to cut apart or dissect. It is often used in medical and scientific contexts when referring to the process of carefully separating or cutting open tissues or organs for examination. Remembering the correct spelling of "DISSEC" can prevent confusion and inaccuracies in important research or medical documents.