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Preferred Label : stratum spinosum of epidermis;

Uberon definition : 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;

Uberon synonym : stratum spinosum; epidermis stratum spinosum; squamous cell layer of epidermis; prickle cell layer of epidermis;

Uberon related term : epidermis prickle cell layer; prickle cell layer;

Uberon broad term : Malpighian layer;

Uberon Function note : 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];

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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

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04/05/2025


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