schizogony

[ ski-zog-uh-nee, skit-sog- ]

/ skɪˈzɒg ə ni, skɪtˈsɒg- /

(in the asexual reproduction of certain sporozoans) the multiple fission of a trophozoite or schizont into merozoites.

Origin of schizogony

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

An interesting point in the schizogony is the formation of schizontocytes (see above).

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On the other hand, where schizogony is rapid and prolonged, the results are often serious.

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The trophozoite is now large and full-grown, and has become rounded and ready for 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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The fever produced is of an irregular type and the period of schizogony has not been definitely determined.

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schizogony

/ (skɪtˈsɒɡənɪ) /

asexual reproduction in protozoans that is characterized by multiple fission

schizogony

[ skĭ-zŏg′ə-nē, skĭt-sŏg′- ]

Multiple fission in which the nucleus divides first, and then the cell divides into as many parts as there are nuclei. merogony