Dehisce
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈhɪs/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Dehisce is a verb meaning (botany) To burst or split open at definite places, discharging seeds, pollen or similar content.
Meaning
(botany) To burst or split open at definite places, discharging seeds, pollen or similar content.
More Meanings
- (medicine) To rupture or break open, as a surgical wound.
Example Sentences
Anthers dehisce when the flower opens.
A surgical wound may partially or completely dehisce after surgery, depending upon whether some or all of the layers of tissue come open.
Word Forms
- dehisces
- dehiscing
- dehisced
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rupture, shatter, disject, exude, disembogue, disgregate.
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