Definitions

1. noun

a process of cell death and enlargement that occurs in some cancer cells due to the accumulation of abnormal organelles, such as mitochondria, and can be a sign of a cell’s attempt to die in response to damage or stress.

“The oncologist examined the patient’s biopsy to determine if the oncosis in the cells was a sign of the cancer’s progression.”

2. noun

a type of cell death, especially in cancer cells, characterized by cell swelling and rupture due to the accumulation of abnormal organelles.

“The researchers studied the mechanisms of oncosis in cancer cells and its potential as a therapeutic target.”