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schiz-

combining form
variants: or schizo-

Definition of schiz-

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

History and Etymology for schiz-

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

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