NIH MeSH · D052939Anatomy
Schizonts
Also known asSchizont
Definition
Multinucleate cells or a stage in the development of sporozoan protozoa. It is exemplified by the life cycle of PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM in the MALARIA infection cycle.
MeSH classification
- A11.870.740.800
- B05.500.800
- B05.775.740.800
- G07.345.500.550.500.800
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What does Schizonts mean in medicine?
Multinucleate cells or a stage in the development of sporozoan protozoa. It is exemplified by the life cycle of PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM in the MALARIA infection cycle. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Schizonts known by any other names?
Yes. Schizonts is also referred to as Schizont in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Schizonts sit in the medical classification?
Schizonts falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A11.870.740.800, B05.500.800, B05.775.740.800). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D052939) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗