Definition of dehiscence

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • dehiscence is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 18
  • dehiscence is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 18
  • dehiscence is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 20

Definition of dehiscence


  • (biology) release of material by splitting open of an organ or tissue; the natural bursting open at maturity of a fruit or other reproductive body to release seeds or spores or the bursting open of a surgically closed wound (noun)

See definition of dehiscence in Merriam Webster