schisto-, schist-, schis-, -schisia, -scisis

(Greek: split, cleft)

mitoschisis
retinoschisis (s), retinoschises (pl)
1. Degeneration of the retina causing splitting and the formation of cysts between retinal layers.
2. Degenerative splitting of the retina into separate layers
schism (s) (noun), schisms (pl)
1. A separation, split, or division between strongly opposed parties or individuals caused by differences of opinion or beliefs: There appears to be a schism among members of the political party because they can't seem to agree on who should be nominated for the next election.

The local church was divided by a schism about whether women should be allowed to become ministers or preachers.

2. Etymology: from Middle English and then from Old French schisme via church Latin from Greek skhisma, "cleft, split"; from skhizein, "to split".
A separation, a division, or a discord between people.
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schismatic
schisogenesis
schisophrenic
schisopod
schist
schistasis (s) (noun), schistases (pl)
An opening or scissure present since birth: When little Susi was born, the schistasis under her nose had to be operated on so as to grow as normally as possible.
schistocelia
schistocephalus
schistocoelia
schistocormia
schistocormus
schistocystis