endomixis

noun en·do·mix·is \-ˈmik-səs\

Definition of ENDOMIXIS

: a periodic nuclear reorganization in ciliated protozoans

New Latin, from end- + Greek mixis act of mixing, from mignynai to mix — more at mix

First Known Use: 1914

Medical Dictionary

noun en·do·mix·is \-ˈmik-səs\

: a periodic nuclear reorganization in ciliate protozoans

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