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melanocyte

/ˈmɛl.ə.nəʊ.saɪt/

Traducción: Célula situada en la capa basal de la epidermis que produce melanina, regulada por la hormona estimulante de los melanocitos.

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noun

/ˈmɛl.ə.nəʊ.saɪt/C2formalmedical
  • esCélula situada en la capa basal de la epidermis que produce melanina, regulada por la hormona estimulante de los melanocitos.

A cell located in the basal layer of the epidermis that produces melanin, regulated by melanocyte-stimulating hormone.

  1. Pigment-producing cellC1formalmedical

    A specialized cell located in the basal layer of the skin's epidermis that synthesizes melanin, regulated by melanocyte-stimulating hormone.

    esMelanocito

    • Melanocytes are responsible for the pigmentation of skin and hair.
    • Exposure to UV light can stimulate melanocytes to produce more melanin.
    • Damage to melanocytes can lead to conditions like vitiligo.
Formas
  • melanocytes plural form
  • melanocytes' possessive plural form
  • melanocyte's possessive singular form