dehisce

Meaning

1. (intransitive) To burst or split open at definite places, discharging seeds, pollen or similar content.
2. (intransitive) To rupture or break open, as a surgical wound.

Translations

obrir-se

aufplatzen

aufspringen

ανοίγω

déhiscer

springen

çatlamak

kendi kendine açılmak

yarılıp açılmak

Pronounced as (IPA)

/dɪˈhɪs/

Etymology

From Latin de- + hisco (“to split”), from hiare (“to be open”); related to hiatus.