schizogony

schi·zog·o·ny

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ski-zog-uh-nee, skit-sog-]
- /skɪˈzɒg ə ni, skɪtˈsɒg-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ski-zog-uh-nee, skit-sog-]
- /skɪˈzɒg ə ni, skɪtˈsɒg-/

Definitions of schizogony word

noun schizogony (in the asexual reproduction of certain sporozoans) the multiple fission of a trophozoite or schizont into merozoites. 1
noun schizogony asexual reproduction in protozoans that is characterized by multiple fission 0
noun schizogony asexual reproduction by multiple fission, found in many sporozoans, as the malarial parasite 0

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Origin of schizogony

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; schizo- + -gony

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Parts of speech for Schizogony

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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schizogony popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

schizogony usage trend in Literature

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