schiz-
combining form
variants:
or schizo-
Definition of schiz-
1
: split : cleft : divided
schizaxon
2
: characterized by or involving cleavage
schizogenesis
: produced by cleavage
schizocoel
3
: schizophrenia
schizophasia
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