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schi·​zog·​e·​nous | \ skə̇ˈzäjənəs \

Definition of schizogenous

: of, relating to, or formed by fission: such as
a : schizogonous
b : formed by splitting, delamination, or separation of adjacent cell walls schizogenous intercellular spaces in plants — compare lysigenous

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Other Words from schizogenous

schizogenously adverb

History and Etymology for schizogenous

schiz- + -genous

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“Schizogenous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/schizogenous. Accessed 17 Jan. 2022.

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