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prickle cell
- Term ID
- CL:0000649
- Synonyms
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- prickle cell of epidermis
- Definition
- A cell with delicate radiating processes known as desmosomes that form intercellular bridges between other cells of this type. This cell type forms the stratum spinosum (prickle cell layer). A function of this cell is to generate keratin. (2)
- References
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- FMA:69059
- Ontology
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