schizont

English

Etymology

From German Schizont, from σχίζω (skhízō) + -ont, the latter which is ultimately from ὤν (ṓn).

Noun

schizont (plural schizonts)

A cell that divides by schizogony.

Derived terms

References

“schizont”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.

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