| schizamnion | An amnion developing, as in the human embryo, by the formation of a cavity within the inner cell mass. Origin: schiz-+ amnion (05 Mar 2000) |
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| schizaxon | An axon divided into two branches. Origin: schiz-+ G. Axon, axis (05 Mar 2000) |
| schizo- | <prefix> A combining form denoting division or cleavage; as, schizogenesis, reproduction by fission or cell division. Origin: Gr. To split, cleave. (29 Oct 1998) |
| schizo-affective | Having an admixture of symptoms suggestive of both schizophrenia and affective (mood) disorder. (05 Mar 2000) |
| schizo-affective psychosis | Psychotic disturbance in which there is a mixture of schizophrenic and manic-depressive symptoms. (05 Mar 2000) |
| schizocarp | <botany> A dry fruit formed from more than one carpel but breaking apart into 1- carpel units when ripe. Compare: mericarp. (20 Oct 1998) |
| schizocoele | <anatomy> See Enterocoele. Origin: Schizo- + Gr. Hollow. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| schizocoelous | <zoology> Pertaining to, or of the nature of, a schizocoele. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| schizocyte | Synonym: schistocyte. Origin: schizo-+ G. Kytos, cell (05 Mar 2000) |
| schizocytosis | The occurrence of many schistocytes in the blood. Synonym: schizocytosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| schizogenesis | <biology> Reproduction by fission. Origin: Schizo- + genesis. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| schizognath | <zoology> Any bird with a schizognathous palate. See: Schizognathous. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| schizognathae | <ornithology> The schizognathous birds. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| schizognathism | <zoology> The condition of having a schizognathous palate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| schizognathous | <ornithology, zoology> Having the maxillo-palatine bones separate from each other and from the vomer, which is pointed in front, as in the gulls, snipes, grouse, and many other birds. Origin: Schize- + Gr. The jaw. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |