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Merkel cell

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A modified epidermal cell located in the stratum basale. They are found mostly in areas where sensory perception is acute. Merkel cells are closely associated with an expanded terminal bulb of an afferent myelinated nerve fiber. [ ]

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Merkel cell

Synonyms
  • Merkel's cell
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