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Definition of Koilocyte
1. Noun. A squamous epithelial cell that has undergone a number of structural changes as a result of infection of the cell by human papillomavirus. ¹
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Medical Definition of Koilocyte
1. A squamous cell, often binucleated, showing a perinuclear halo; characteristic of condyloma acuminatum. Origin: G. Koilos, hollow, + kytos, cell (05 Mar 2000)