ALL meanings of dehiscent
de·his·cence
D d - adjective dehiscent (of fruits, anthers, etc) opening spontaneously to release seeds or pollen 3
- noun dehiscent Biology. the release of materials by the splitting open of an organ or tissue. 1
- noun dehiscent Botany. the natural bursting open of capsules, fruits, anthers, etc., for the discharge of their contents. 1
- noun dehiscent Surgery. the bursting open of a surgically closed wound. 1
- noun dehiscent (medicine) Of or pertaining to dehiscence, i.e., a rupture, as with a surgical wound opening up, often with a flow of serous fluid. 1
- adjective dehiscent (botany) Which dehisces or presents dehiscence. 0