Transect (verb)

To cut or divide across or through something, especially in order to study it.

Origin:

Derived from the word "trans-" meaning across or through, and "-sect" which means to cut or divide.

Examples:

1. The scientists transected the tree to study its growth rings.
2. The researchers transected the coral reef to study the different species.
3. The geologist transected the rock to study its structure.
4. The ecologist transected the forest to study the biodiversity.
5. The doctor transected the cadaver to study the anatomy.