Associations to the word «Dehiscent»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

DEHISCENT, adjective. (of e.g. fruits and anthers) opening spontaneously at maturity to release seeds.

Wise words

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