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schizogony
[ ski-zog-uh-nee, skit-sog- ]
noun
, Biology.
- (in the asexual reproduction of certain sporozoans) the multiple fission of a trophozoite or schizont into merozoites.
schizogony
/ skɪtˈsɒɡənɪ /
noun
- asexual reproduction in protozoans that is characterized by multiple fission
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Word History and Origins
Origin of schizogony1
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Example Sentences
When fully grown, the trophozoite (now a schizont) undergoes schizogony.
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On the one hand, schizogony may be so limited in extent as not to cause appreciable injury to the host.
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An interesting point in the schizogony is the formation of schizontocytes (see above).
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The fever produced is of an irregular type and the period of schizogony has not been definitely determined.
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The trophozoite is now large and full-grown, and has become rounded and ready for schizogony.
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