Corneocyte
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Corneocyte is a noun meaning An outer skin cell.
Meaning
An outer skin cell.
Example Sentences
The cells at the surface of our skin have undergone a major ‘remodelling’ (differentiation) to become corneocytes, which are flattened polygonal plates made mainly of keratin (the same protein that makes nails, hair, and also feathers in birds).
Word Forms
- corneocytes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include corneosome, corneule, colonocyte, oenocyte, keratoblast, osteocyte.
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