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dehisced

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  1. To burst or split open at definite places, discharging seeds, pollen or similar content.“Anthers dehisce when the flower opens.”
  2. To rupture or break open, as a surgical wound.“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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