schizo-

a combining form meaning “split,” used in the formation of compound words: schizogenetic.
Also especially before a vowel, schiz-.

Origin of schizo-

< Greek, combining form representing schízein to part, split

Words nearby schizo-

schiz, schizamnion, schizanthus, schizaxon, schizo, schizo-, schizoaffective, schizoaffective disorder, schizoaffective psychosis, schizocarp, schizogamy

British Dictionary definitions for schizo-

schizo-

before a vowel schiz-

combining form

indicating a cleavage, split, or division schizocarp; schizophrenia

Word Origin for schizo-

from Greek skhizein to split

Medical definitions for schizo-

schizo-

pref.

Split; cleft:schizotrichia.
Cleavage; fission:schizogenesis.
Schizophrenia:schizoid.