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dehiscence [2 records]

Record 1 2011-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Jaw, Gums and Parodontium
DEF

Incomplete coverage by bone of a localized area of a root of a tooth, extending for a variable distance from the alveolar crest.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maxillaires, gencives et parodonte
CONT

Installation d'une récession gingivale [...] Une déhiscence ou une fénestration de l'os alvéolaire accompagne souvent et complique ce type de perte d'attache.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Encías, maxilares y periodonto
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Record 2 2004-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany
  • Plant Biology
DEF

The splitting open of either fruits (usually dry fruits) or anthers.

OBS

The term may also apply to the breaking-off of plant parts such as awns.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique
  • Biologie végétale
DEF

Ouverture spontanée soit des fruits (fruits secs en général), soit d'anthères.

OBS

Le terme peut également s'appliquer au détachement de parties de plantes, telles que les barbes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Botánica
  • Biología vegetal
DEF

Proceso de apertura espontánea del fruto para dejar salir las semillas.

CONT

La dehiscencia puede producirse a través de orificios circulares o poros, o por medio de rajaduras longitudinales o transversales.

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