abscission | ||
1. | [ noun ] (biology) shedding of flowers and leaves and fruit following formation of scar tissue in a plant | |
Related terms: | shedding | |
2. | [ noun ] (surgery) the act of cutting something off | |
Synonyms: | cutting_off | |
Related terms: | removal circumcision abscise | |
Similar spelling: |
abscissa abscise abscess |