Dehiscence is the splitting, at maturity, along a built-in line of weakness in a plant structure in order to release its contents, and is common among fruits, anthers and sporangia. Sometimes this involves the complete detachment of a part. Structures that open in this way are said to be dehiscent.

What does dehiscence mean in medical terms?

Wound dehiscence (dih-HISS-ints) is a condition where a cut made during a surgical procedure separates or ruptures after it has been stitched back together.

What do u mean by dehiscence?

noun. Biology. the release of materials by the splitting open of an organ or tissue. Botany. the natural bursting open of capsules, fruits, anthers, etc., for the discharge of their contents.