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endomixis

noun
en·do·mix·is | \ˌen-dō-ˈmik-səs \

Definition of endomixis 

: a periodic nuclear reorganization in ciliated protozoans

First Known Use of endomixis

1914, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for endomixis

New Latin, from end- + Greek mixis act of mixing, from mignynai to mix — more at mix

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endomixis

noun
en·do·mix·is | \-ˈmik-səs \

Medical Definition of endomixis 

: a periodic nuclear reorganization in ciliate protozoans

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