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oenocytoid

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oe·​no·​cy·​toid
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Definition of oenocytoid

: a large blood cell resembling an oenocyte and occurring in insects

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History and Etymology for oenocytoid

oenocyte + -oid

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“Oenocytoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oenocytoid. Accessed 26 Sep. 2021.

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