An oncocyte is an epithelial cell characterized by an excessive amount of mitochondria, resulting in an abundant acidophilic, granular cytoplasm. Oncocytes can be benign or can undergo malignant transformation. ==Other names== Also known as: ==Etymology== Derived from the Greek root onco-, which means mass, bulk. ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oncocyte
(ong´ko-sīt) a large epithelial cell with an extremely acidophilic, granular cytoplasm, containing huge numbers of mitochondria; these cells undergo neoplastic transformation. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
oncocyte A large epithelial cell with an extremely acidophilic and granular cytoplasm, containing vast numbers of mitochondria; such cells undergo neoplastic transformation. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1474/