Pathologic Function
dehiscence
de·his·cence [ dih-his-uhns ]
Definitions related to dehiscence:
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A splitting open of an anatomical structure, zone, or organ with the exposure or discharge of its content.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(organ dehiscence) A splitting open or rupture of an internal organ with the exposure or discharge of its content.U.S. FDA GlossaryU.S. Food & Drug Administration, 2021
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