schizomycete

[ skiz-oh-mahy-seet, -mahy-seet, skit-soh- ]

noun
  1. any of numerous microorganisms of the subkingdom (or phylum) Schizophyta, kingdom Monera, comprising the bacteria.

Origin of schizomycete

1
From New Latin, dating back to 1875–80; see origin at schizo-, -mycete

Other words from schizomycete

  • schiz·o·my·ce·tic, schiz·o·my·ce·tous, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for schizomycete

schizomycete

/ (ˌskɪtsəʊmaɪˈsiːt) /


noun
  1. (formerly) any microscopic organism of the now obsolete class Schizomycetes, which included the bacteria

Derived forms of schizomycete

  • schizomycetic (ˌskɪtsəʊmaɪˈsɛtɪk) or schizomycetous, adjective

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