ocytes suffix

What is the meaning of the suffix-cyte?

答：The suffix (-cyte) also means of or relating to a cell . Adipocyte (adipo - cyte) - cells that compose adipose tissue.

What is the meaning of Ocyte?

答：/oo·cyte/ (-sīt) the immature female reproductive cell prior to fertilization; derived from an oogonium. It is a primary o. prior to completion of the first maturation division, and a secondary o. in the period between the first and second maturation divisions . (ō′ə-sīt′) n.

What are some medical terms that start with cyte?

答：Biology Suffixes With "-Cyte". Megakaryocyte (mega-karyo-cyte) - large cell in bone marrow that produces platelets. Thrombocyte (thrombo-cyte) - a type of blood cell known as a platelet. Oocyte (oo-cyte) - a female gametocyte that develops into an egg cell by meiosis.

What is the meaning of the suffix cell?

答：Suffix meaning cell. suffix denoting CELL (differentiated or mature), for example, osteocyte (bone cell); lipocyte (fat cell) and ERYTHROCYTE (red blood cell). Want to thank TFD for its existence?