schiz-

combining form

Definition of SCHIZ-

: split : cleft <schizocarp>

: characterized by or involving cleavage <schizogony>

: schizophrenia <schizoid>

schiz- or schizo-

New Latin, from Greek schizo-, from schizein to split — more at shed

Medical Dictionary

combining form

: characterized by or involving cleavage <schizogony>

: schizophrenia <schizoid>

schiz- or schizo-

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