dehiscence
[ dih-his-uh ns ]
/ dɪˈhɪs əns /
noun
Biology. the release of materials by the splitting open of an organ or tissue.
Botany. the natural bursting open of capsules, fruits, anthers, etc., for the discharge of their contents.
Surgery. the bursting open of a surgically closed wound.
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Origin of dehiscence
OTHER WORDS FROM dehiscence
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British Dictionary definitions for dehiscent
dehiscent
/ (dɪˈhɪsənt) /
adjective
(of fruits, anthers, etc) opening spontaneously to release seeds or pollen
Derived forms of dehiscent
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Medical definitions for dehiscent
dehiscence
[ dĭ-hĭs′əns ]
n.
A bursting open or splitting along natural or sutured lines.
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Scientific definitions for dehiscent
dehiscence
[ dĭ-hĭs′əns ]
The spontaneous opening at maturity of a plant structure, such as a fruit, anther, or sporangium, to release its contents. Compare indehiscence.
Other words from dehiscence
dehisce verbThe American Heritage® Science Dictionary
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