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keratinocyte [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-01-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Skin
DEF

The epidermal cell which synthesizes keratin; constituting 95% of the epidermal cells and with the melanocytes, forming the binary cell system of the epidermis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil cutané
DEF

Cellule spécifique de l'épiderme qui synthétise la kératine et qui constitue, par transformation, la couche cornée.

OBS

Les kératinocytes constituent quatre-vingt-quinze pour cent des cellules de l'épiderme, les mélanocytes cinq pour cent.

Spanish

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