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dehiscence.

Opening of an organ by its own means (such as an anther or a seed pod) to release its contents.

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/dɪˈhɪsəns/
  1. Opening of an organ by its own means (such as an anther or a seed pod) to release its contents.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A rupture, as with a surgical wound opening up, often with a flow of serous fluid.

    countable · uncountable
  3. Opening, gaping, in a general sense.

    countable · rare · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From New Latin dehiscentia (in Linnaeus), from Latin dehiscentem, present participle of dehiscō. By surface analysis, dehisce + -ence.

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