schizont

A cell that divides by schizogony.

Noun

  1. A cell that divides by schizogony.

Origin

From German Schizont, from the present participle of Ancient Greek σχίζω (skhízō, “divide”). By surface analysis, schiz- + -ont.

Forms

schizonts

Derived

macroschizont megaloschizont microschizont schizonticidal

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