schizont

noun
schiz·​ont | \ ˈski-ˌzänt How to pronounce schizont (audio) , ˈskit-ˌsänt\

Definition of schizont

: a multinucleate sporozoan that reproduces by schizogony

First Known Use of schizont

1900, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for schizont

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schizont

noun
schiz·​ont | \ ˈskiz-ˌänt How to pronounce schizont (audio) , ˈskit-ˌsänt How to pronounce schizont (audio) \

Medical Definition of schizont

: a multinucleate sporozoan (as a malaria parasite) that reproduces by schizogony

called also agamont, segmenter