Dehisce
/dɪˈhɪs/
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:13 pts7 letters
Definition of Dehisce
verb
- To burst or split open at definite places, discharging seeds, pollen or similar content.
"Anthers dehisce when the flower opens."
- 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."
Anagrams of Dehisce
Letter Values
d2
e1
h4
i1
s1
c3
e1
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Dehisce
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Dehisce"
Dehisce is a 7-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Dehisce" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "dehisce" is a medium-scoring word.