Dehiscence
noun
Dehiscence is the splitting open of a seed pod or fruit to release its seeds.
The dehiscence of the pea pod allowed the seeds to scatter.
Usage tips
Neutral
seed dispersal, pod opening, botanical process
noun
Dehiscence refers to the reopening or splitting of a wound or surgical incision that has not healed properly.
After surgery, care must be taken to prevent wound dehiscence.
Usage tips
Formal
wound healing, surgical complications, medical term
noun
Dehiscence is the splitting open of a seed pod or fruit to release its seeds.
The dehiscence of the pea pod allowed the seeds to scatter.
Usage tips
Neutral
seed dispersal, pod opening, botanical process
noun
Dehiscence refers to the reopening or splitting of a wound or surgical incision that has not healed properly.
After surgery, care must be taken to prevent wound dehiscence.
Usage tips
Formal
wound healing, surgical complications, medical term
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Botanical Processes
Dehiscence describes important events in plant reproduction.
The dehiscence of the flower is crucial for pollination.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Context
In medicine, dehiscence can indicate complications in wound healing.
Post-surgical dehiscence can lead to infections.
Pro Tip 3/3Seed Dissemination
Dehiscence assists in the spread of plant species.
Seeds often rely on dehiscence for effective dissemination.
Pro Tip 1/3Botanical Processes
Dehiscence describes important events in plant reproduction.
The dehiscence of the flower is crucial for pollination.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Context
In medicine, dehiscence can indicate complications in wound healing.
Post-surgical dehiscence can lead to infections.
Pro Tip 3/3Seed Dissemination
Dehiscence assists in the spread of plant species.
Seeds often rely on dehiscence for effective dissemination.
Pro Tip 1/3Botanical Processes
Dehiscence describes important events in plant reproduction.
The dehiscence of the flower is crucial for pollination.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Context
In medicine, dehiscence can indicate complications in wound healing.
Post-surgical dehiscence can lead to infections.
Pro Tip 3/3Seed Dissemination
Dehiscence assists in the spread of plant species.
Seeds often rely on dehiscence for effective dissemination.
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