dehiscence
dehiscence
Definition
de·his·cence (-his′əns)
noun
a splitting open, as of a pod or anther, along definite structural lines
Etymology: L dehiscens, prp. of dehiscere: see dehisce
de·his′·cent adjective
dehiscence
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- capsule: Mature seeds are dispersed 1-3 m from the parent plant by dehiscence of the seed capsule.
Adjective modifier
- anastomotic: Because of its effect on increasing blood flow to the gut, spinal anesthesia reduces the incidence of anastomotic dehiscence.
Noun used with modifier
- wound: This contribution describes the causes of wound failure and the management of acute wound dehiscence.
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