schizomycete

American

[skiz-oh-mahy-seet, -mahy-seet, skit-soh-] / ˌskɪz oʊˈmaɪ sit, -maɪˈsit, ˌskɪt soʊ- /

noun

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

schizomycete British

/ ˌskɪtsəʊmaɪˈsiːt, ˌskɪtsəʊmaɪˈsɛtɪk /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

schizomycetic adjective
schizomycetous adjective

Etymology

Origin of schizomycete

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

Example Sentences

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We felt ourselves justified in recognizing the malarial ferment in the schizomycete bacillus.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 458, October 11, 1884 by Various

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