noun
- cells produced during the asexual reproduction phase of certain parasitic protozoans, especially malaria parasites
Usage: biology; parasitology
Examples
- The malaria parasite develops into schizonts within red blood cells.
- Researchers observed the formation of schizonts in the infected tissue samples.
- Each schizont can produce multiple merozoites through cell division.
- The presence of schizonts indicates active parasitic reproduction.
- Laboratory analysis revealed numerous schizonts in the blood smear.
- Antimalarial drugs target schizonts to interrupt the parasite’s life cycle.