dehiscence

de·his·cence

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dih-his-uh ns]
- /dɪˈhɪs əns/
- /dˌiːhˈɪsəns/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-his-uh ns]
- /dɪˈhɪs əns/

Definitions of dehiscence word

noun dehiscence a splitting open, as of a pod or anther, along definite structural lines 3
noun dehiscence Biology. the release of materials by the splitting open of an organ or tissue. 1
noun dehiscence Botany. the natural bursting open of capsules, fruits, anthers, etc., for the discharge of their contents. 1
noun dehiscence Surgery. the bursting open of a surgically closed wound. 1
noun dehiscence (botany) Opening of an organ by its own means (such as an anther or a seed pod) to release its contents. 1
noun dehiscence (medicine) A rupture, as with a surgical wound opening up, often with a flow of serous fluid. 0

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Origin of dehiscence

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

1820-30; < New Latin dēhiscentia, equivalent to Latin dēhiscent- stem of dēhiscēns, present participle of dēhiscere (see dehisce) + -ia; see -ence

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Parts of speech for Dehiscence

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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dehiscence popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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