Cryptic crossword clue
Cutting up middle slice of dessert, in manner of speaking 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word DISSECTION

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Cutting up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cutting up = dissection.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DISSECTION mean?

DISSECTION noun
  1. The act of dissecting, or something dissected
  2. A minute and detailed examination or analysis

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