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stratum spinosum of epidermis

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the layer of polyhedral cells in the epidermis found between the stratum granulosum and stratum basale; shrinkage and adhesion of these cells gives a spiny or prickly appearance [ https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=bn%3A0-683-40008-8 ]

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stratum spinosum of epidermis

Synonyms
  • epidermis stratum spinosum
  • prickle cell layer of epidermis
  • squamous cell layer of epidermis
  • stratum spinosum
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Subsets

pheno_slim

function notes

Has cells that produce and secrete bipolar lipids which prevent evaporation, helping to 'water-proof' the skin. Keratinization begins in the stratum spinosum. [Wikipedia:Stratum_spinosum]

has broad synonym

Malpighian layer, stratum Malpighii

has related synonym

prickle cell layer, epidermis prickle cell layer

id

UBERON:0002026