Is “Dehisce” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
DEHISCE
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Dehisce

/dɪˈhɪs/

verb
  1. 1.To burst or split open at definite places, discharging seeds, pollen or similar content.

    Anthers dehisce when the flower opens.

  2. 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.