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| Definition: | | [n] a cell in the basal layer of the epidermis that produces melanin under the control of the melanocyte-stimulating hormone |
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| See Also: | | epidermal cell |
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Biology Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | A type of cell which is found in the epidermis of the skin and which produces the pigment melanin. Melanocytes are transparent cells with dendrites. |
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Glossary |
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| Definition: | | a specialized skin cell that produces the pigment melanin. |
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