Melanocyte

The cell that produces melanin.


Any cell which carries pigment.


Melanin producing cell found throughout the basal layer of the epidermis and controlled by melanocyte-stimulating hormone.


A cell within the epidermis of skin that produces the dark brown pigment melanin.


Clear branching cell in the epidermis of the skin that produces tyrosinase (an enzyme) and melanin.


Cells that produce the dark skin pigment called melanin.


A skin cell found in the epidermis that is responsible for the production of melanin.


A specialized skin cell responsible for producing the pigment melanin. Excessive sun exposure can harm these cells, potentially leading to skin cancer.


 


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