English Explanatory Dictionary

cytosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An abnormal increase in the number of a specified type of cells.
  2. The movement of cells between parts of an organism.

Pronunciation

/saɪˈtoʊsɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cytosis.wav

Word forms

cytosis cytoses

Etymology

From cyto- + -osis.

Derived words

anisocytosis apocytosis hypercytosis macrocytosis necrocytosis normocytosis osmocytosis pancytosis poikilocytosis thrombocytosis
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