schizont

noun schiz·ont \ˈski-ˌzänt, ˈskit-ˌsänt\

Definition of SCHIZONT

: a multinucleate sporozoan that reproduces by schizogony

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use: 1900

Medical Dictionary

noun schiz·ont \ˈskiz-ˌänt, ˈskit-ˌsänt\

: a multinucleate sporozoan (as a malaria parasite) that reproduces by schizogony—called also agamont, segmenter

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