Oncocyte

An oncocyte is an epithelial cell characterized by an excessive number of mitochondria, resulting in an abundant acidophilic, granular cytoplasm. Oncocytes can be benign or malignant.

Other names
Also known as:
 * Hürthle cell (thyroid gland only)
 * Oxyphilic cell
 * Askanazy cell
 * Apocrine-type metaplasia (breast gland only).
 * Oncocytic cell

Etymology
Derived from the Greek root onco-, which means mass, bulk.