'Scissiparity' definitions:

Definition of 'Scissiparity'

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  • Scissiparity \Scis`si*par"i*ty\, n. [L. scissus (p. p. of scindere to split) + parere to bring forth: cf. F. scissiparit['e].] (Biol.) Reproduction by fission. [1913 Webster]