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melanin [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-07-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Skin
DEF

A skin pigment produced by the melanocytes which lends their specific colors to the skin, hair and eyes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil cutané
DEF

Pigment cutané fabriqué par les mélanocytes, donnant à la peau, aux cheveux et au yeux leur coloration particulière.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Piel
DEF

Pigmento negro o pardo que se encuentra en determinadas células de los vertebrados.

CONT

La cantidad de melanina determina el color de la piel y los cabellos.

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