First Known Use: 1657
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dehisce
verb de·hisce \di-ˈhis\
de·hiscedde·hisc·ing
Definition of DEHISCE
intransitive verb
: to split along a natural line; also : to discharge contents by so splitting <seedpods dehiscing at maturity>
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Origin of DEHISCE
Latin dehiscere to split open, from de- + hiscere to gape; akin to Latin hiare to yawn — more at yawn
Medical Dictionary
dehisce
intransitive verb de·hisce \di-ˈhis\
de·hiscedde·hisc·ing
Medical Definition of DEHISCE
: to undergo dehiscence
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