Dehisced

verb

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.verbTo burst or split open at definite places, discharging seeds, pollen or similar content.

"Anthers dehisce when the flower opens."

2.verbTo rupture or break open, as a surgical wound.

"A surgical wound may partially or completely dehisce after surgery, depending upon whether some or all of the layers of tissue come open."

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