dehiscing
dehiscing is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, dehiscing is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofdehiscing
- To burst or split open at definite places, discharging seeds, pollen or similar content.
Example: "Anthers dehisce when the flower opens."
- To rupture or break open, as a surgical wound.
Example: "A surgical wound may partially or completely dehisce after surgery, depending upon whether some or all of the layers of tissue come open."
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