dehiscence (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 19
def (biology) release of material by splitting open of an organ or tissue
def 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
Outgoing links
Hypernym organic phenomenon
Domain of synset - TOPIC biology, biological science
Derivationally related form dehiscence → dehiscent; dehiscence → dehisce
Attribute dehiscent; indehiscent
Incoming links
Attribute dehiscent; indehiscent
Derivationally related form dehiscent → dehiscence; dehisce → dehiscence
Member of this domain - TOPIC biology, biological science
Hyponym organic phenomenon

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