schizogenous

adjective

schi·​zog·​e·​nous

skə̇ˈzäjənəs

: 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

schizogenously adverb

Word History

Etymology

schiz- + -genous

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