A stage in the life cycle of sporozoans in which multiple asexual fission (schizogony) occurs, resulting in production of merozoites. ... See: schizont. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: mer′ont Definitions: 1. A stage in the life cycle of sporozoans in which multiple asexual fission (schizogony) occurs, resulting in production of merozoites.
Alternative term for schizont.
Alternative name for the schizont stage