Dehiscent

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪˈhɪsÉ™nt/

Origin

From Latin dehiscentem, present participle of dehiscere.

Full definition of dehiscent

Adjective

1. (medicine) Of or pertaining to dehiscence, i.e., a rupture, as with a surgical wound opening up, often with a flow of serous fluid
2. (botany) Which dehisces or presents dehiscence

Anagrams

• decentish