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dehiscent

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de·his·cence  (d-hsns)
n.
1. Botany The spontaneous opening at maturity of a plant structure, such as a fruit, anther, or sporangium, to release its contents.
2. Medicine A rupture or splitting open, as of a surgical wound, or of an organ or structure to discharge its contents.
de·hiscent adj.
dehiscent [dɪˈhɪsənt]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) (of fruits, anthers, etc.) opening spontaneously to release seeds or pollen
dehiscence  n
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Adj.1.dehiscent - (of e.g. fruits and anthers) opening spontaneously at maturity to release seeds
indehiscent - (of e.g. fruits) not opening spontaneously at maturity to release seeds


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This aberrant dehiscent facial nerve was discovered during a routine tympanoplasty.
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It is indicated to promote healing and the treatment of pressure ulcers, venous and arterial ulcers and dehiscent wounds.
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Several different factors can cause the tympanic membrane to assume a blue color, including a true hemotympanum, an idiopathic hemotympanum secondary to a cholesterol granuloma, long-standing secretory otitis media, a dehiscent high-riding jugular bulb, and occasionally a chemodectoma.
Cholesterol granuloma by Gadre, Arun K. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
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