schizogenesis

[ skiz-uh-jen-uh-sis, skit-suh- ]

nounBiology.
  1. reproduction by fission.

Origin of schizogenesis

1
First recorded in 1890–95; schizo- + -genesis

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British Dictionary definitions for schizogenesis

schizogenesis

/ (ˌskɪtsəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs) /


noun
  1. asexual reproduction by fission of the parent organism or part

Derived forms of schizogenesis

  • schizogenetic (ˌskɪtsəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk), adjective

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