schizo-

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schizo-

, schiz-

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

[G. schizō, to split or cleave]

schizo-

schiz-

pref.

1. Split; cleft: schizocarp.

2. Cleavage; fission: schizogenesis.

3. Schizophrenia: schizoid.

schizo-

, schiz-

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

[G. schizō, to split or cleave]

schizo-

prefix denoting a split.

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