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schizogony

Syllabification: (schi·zog·o·ny)
Pronunciation: /skiˈzägənē, skitˈsäg-/

Definition of schizogony

noun

Biology
  • asexual reproduction by multiple fission, found in some protozoa, especially parasitic sporozoans.

Derivatives

schizogonous

Pronunciation: /-nəs/

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: from schizo- 'divided' + Greek -gonia 'production'

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