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oncocyte [′äŋ·kō‚sīt] (histology) A columnar-shaped cell with finely granular eosinophilic cytoplasm, found in salivary and certain endocrine glands, nasal mucosa, and other locations. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Oncocytes are most abundant in the parotid gland; they are also found in other major and minor salivary glands as well as in the larynx, trachea, bronchi, esophagus, nasal mucous membranes, thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, liver, and stomach. |
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