schiz-

schiz(o)-

 

word element [Gr.], split, cleft, divided.

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schizo-

, schiz-

Split, cleft, division; schizophrenia.
See also: schisto-.

[G. schizō, to split or cleave]

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schizo-

, schiz-

Combining forms denoting split, cleft, division; schizophrenia.
See also: schisto-

[G. schizō, to split or cleave]

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schizo-

, schiz- [Gr. schizein, to split]

Prefixes meaningdivision.

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