schizont
/ˈskɪzɑnt/
noun
- A stage in the life cycle of some parasites (like the malaria parasite) where the cell divides into many smaller cells.
- The schizont ruptures to release merozoites into the bloodstream.
- Doctors identified the schizont stage in the patient's blood sample.
- Under the microscope, the schizont appears as a large cell filled with tiny nuclei.