Melanophore
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Melanophore is a noun meaning (biology) A cell containing melanin or other black pigment, such as are found in fish, amphibians, and reptiles.
Meaning
(biology) A cell containing melanin or other black pigment, such as are found in fish, amphibians, and reptiles.
Word Forms
- melanophores
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include melanopore, melanaphore, chromatophore, melanoleucophore, melanophagosome, macromelanophore.
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