dehisce

verb de·hisce \di-ˈhis\

de·hiscedde·hisc·ing

Definition of DEHISCE

intransitive verb

: to split along a natural line; also : to discharge contents by so splitting <seedpods dehiscing at maturity>

Latin dehiscere to split open, from de- + hiscere to gape; akin to Latin hiare to yawn — more at yawn

First Known Use: 1657

Medical Dictionary

intransitive verb de·hisce \di-ˈhis\

de·hiscedde·hisc·ing

: to undergo dehiscence

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