dehiscence

noun

de·​his·​cence di-ˈhi-sᵊn(t)s 

: an act or instance of dehiscing

pollen freed by dehiscence of the anther

dehiscent

di-ˈhi-sᵊnt 

adjective

Examples of dehiscence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mongolian gerbils who receive semicircular canal fenestration in their left inner ears offer a successful animal model for superior semicircular canal dehiscence. —Michael W. Clune, Harper’s Magazine , 10 Apr. 2023

But Martha then experienced complications following the revision, including dehiscence, where the edges of a wound split, as well as hypergranulation, where raised scar tissue forms above the site of the wound. —Suzy Katz, Allure, 7 Feb. 2023

Superior canal dehiscence and Patulous Eustachian Tube can be treated with surgery. —Julie Stewart, Men's Health, 26 July 2022

In addition, loud noises can make someone with superior canal dehiscence feel dizzy. —Julie Stewart, Men's Health, 26 July 2022

Word History

Etymology

New Latin dehiscentia, from Latin dehiscent-, dehiscens, present participle of dehiscere

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

dehiscence

noun

de·​his·​cence di-ˈhis-ᵊn(t)s 

: the parting of the sutured lips of a surgical wound

wound dehiscence resulting from infection