Dehisce

//dɪˈhɪs// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1
To burst or split open at definite places, discharging seeds, pollen or similar content. intransitive
"Anthers dehisce when the flower opens."
2
burst or split open wordnet
3
To rupture or break open, as a surgical wound. intransitive
"A surgical wound may partially or completely dehisce after surgery, depending upon whether some or all of the layers of tissue come open."

Synonyms

Example

"Anthers dehisce when the flower opens."

Etymology

From Latin de- + hisco (“to split”), from hiare (“to be open”); related to hiatus.

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