dehiscence | ||
1. | [ noun ] (biology) release of material by splitting open of an organ or tissue; (botany) natural bursting open at maturity of a fruit or other reproductive body to release seeds or spores; (surgery) bursting open of a surgically closed wound | |
Related terms: | organic_phenomenon biology indehiscent dehiscent | |
Similar spelling: |
Deschenes decency descensus |