dehisce

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|botany}} To [[burst]] or [[split]] [[open]] at [[definite]] places, [[discharging]] [[seed]]s, [[pollen]] or similar content.
2. {{lb|en|medicine}} To [[rupture]] or break open, as a [[surgical]] [[wound]].

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