Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cyte
Noun
/saɪt/
Definition
A suffix used in biology to refer to a cell, often indicating a specific type of cell.
Examples
- Osteocyte: a bone cell.
- Chondrocyte: a cell that produces cartilage.
Meaning
In biological terms, ‘cyte’ is derived from the Greek word ‘kytos,’ meaning ‘cell.’ It is commonly used in scientific terminology to denote various types of cells.
Synonyms
- cell
- cellular unit
