dehiscence

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noun

(biology) release of material by splitting open of an organ or tissue;
the natural bursting open at maturity of a fruit or other reproductive body to release seeds or spores or the bursting open of a surgically closed wound
• Derivationally related forms:
dehiscent, dehisce
• Topics:
biology, biological science
• Hypernyms:
organic phenomenon
• Attrubites:
dehiscent, indehiscent