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XB-ANAT-3444

Anatomy Term: keratinocyte
XAO ID: 0004404
Synonyms: keratinocytes
Definition: "The predominant cell type in the epidermis, the primary function of which is the formation of a barrier against environmental damage."
Stage Range: NF stage 13 to death
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Parent(s): keratin accumulating cell (is_a) blastema (part_of) epidermis (part_of)

 


References: Ontology Lookup Service , XB ANATOMY ONTOLOGY