schiz-
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schiz-

combining form

Definition of SCHIZ-

1
: split : cleft <schizocarp>
2
: characterized by or involving cleavage <schizogony>
3
: schizophrenia <schizoid>

Variants of SCHIZ-

schiz- or schizo-

Origin of SCHIZ-

New Latin, from Greek schizo-, from schizein to split — more at shed

schiz-

combining form    (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of SCHIZ-

1
: characterized by or involving cleavage <schizogony>
2
: schizophrenia <schizoid>

Variants of SCHIZ-

schiz- or schizo-

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