Dehisce

Pronunciation

• IPA: /dɪˈhɪs/

Origin

From Latin de- + hiscere to split, from hiare to be open, related to hiatus

Full definition of dehisce

Verb

1. (intransitive, botany) To burst or split open at definite places, discharging seeds, or pollen, or other contents, as the ripe pods of some plants.Anthers dehisce when the flower opens.
2. (intransitive, medicine) To rupture or break open, as a surgical wound.

Derived terms

• dehiscence
• dehiscent
• indehiscence
• indehiscent

Related terms

• break through
• come out
• erupt
• push through