abscised
v. C1 Advanced ab·scised
v. to fall off a plant naturally, like a leaf in autumn. It can also mean to cut off a part of the body, such as a limb or a tumor.
v. to detach or fall off a plant organ, such as a leaf or fruit, as part of a natural process. In a medical context, it refers to the surgical removal of a body part or the spontaneous separation of a growth.
The tree abscised its leaves before the first frost.
The surgeon performed a procedure to abscise the tumor from the patient's arm.
During the autumnal transition, the plant abscises its leaves to conserve energy and protect the vascular system from freezing temperatures.