English word oncocyte comes from English -cyte, English onco- (Pertaining to tumors.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -cyte | English (eng) | Used to form cell names and classifications for mature cells. |
| onco- | English (eng) | Pertaining to tumors. |
| oncocyte | English (eng) | A large, granular cell, having many mitochondria, found in salivary and certain endocrine glands. |