English word necrocyte comes from English -cyte, English necro- (Forming compound words related to death or dead tissue.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -cyte | English (eng) | Used to form cell names and classifications for mature cells. |
| necro- | English (eng) | Forming compound words related to death or dead tissue. |
| necrocyte | English (eng) | (anatomy, very rare) A single dead cell, either part of a protective dead cell layer, or a component of an unwanted condition. |