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schizont

schiz·ont
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skiz-ont, skit-sont]
    • /ˈskɪz ɒnt, ˈskɪt sɒnt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skiz-ont, skit-sont]
    • /ˈskɪz ɒnt, ˈskɪt sɒnt/

Definitions of schizont word

  • noun schizont (in the asexual reproduction of certain sporozoans) a cell developed from a trophozoite, which undergoes multiple fission to form merozoites. 1
  • noun schizont a cell formed from a trophozoite during the asexual stage of the life cycle of sporozoan protozoans, such as the malaria parasite 0
  • noun schizont a large cell in many sporozoans that multiplies by schizogony 0

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Origin of schizont

First appearance:

before 1895
One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900; schiz(o) + -ont

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Parts of speech for Schizont

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

schizont popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% 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.

schizont usage trend in Literature

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