dehisce
Pronunciation:
/dɪˈhɪs/verb
Definitions
To burst or split open at definite places, discharging seeds, pollen or similar content.
Example: Anthers dehisce when the flower opens.
To rupture or break open, as a surgical wound.
Example: A surgical wound may partially or completely dehisce after surgery, depending upon whether some or all of the layers of tissue come open.