Definition of Fissiparous

1. Adjective. Reproducing by fission.

Category relationships: Biological Science, Biology
Similar to: Asexual, Nonsexual

2. Adjective. Having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude. "A breakaway faction"
Exact synonyms: Breakaway, Separatist
Similar to: Independent
Derivative terms: Separatist

Definition of Fissiparous

1. a. Reproducing by spontaneous fission. See Fission.

Definition of Fissiparous

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Fissiparous

1. Reproducing by spontaneous fission. See Fission. Fissip"arously. Origin: L. Fissus (p.p. Of findere to split) + parere to bring forth: cf. F. Fissipare. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fissiparous

fissional
fissioned
fissioning
fissions
fission bomb
fission fungi
fission product
fission reactor
fission yeast
fissipalmate
fissipara
fissiparism
fissiparity
fissiparity
fissiparous (current term)
fissiparous (current term)
fissiparousness
fissipation
fissiped
fissiped
fissipedal
fissipedia
Fissipedia
fissipeds
fissiped mammal
fissirostral
fissirostres
fissive
fissle
fissled

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