endomixis

noun

en·​do·​mix·​is ˌen-dō-ˈmik-səs 

: a periodic nuclear reorganization in ciliated protozoans

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

endomixis

noun

en·​do·​mix·​is -ˈmik-səs 

: a periodic nuclear reorganization in ciliate protozoans