Corneocytes are terminally differentiated keratinocytes and compose most if not all of the stratum corneum, the outermost part of the epidermis. They are regularly replaced through desquamation and renewal from lower epidermal layers, making them an essential part of the skin barrier property. ==Structure== Corneocytes are polyhedral, anucleated c...
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The dead keratin-filled squamous cell of the stratum corneum. ... Synonym: horny cell, keratinised cell. ... Origin: cornea, L. Fem. Of corneus, horny, + G. Kytos, cell ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: kōr′nē-ō-sīt′ Definitions: 1. The dead keratin-filled squamous cell of the stratum corneum. Synonyms: horny cell, keratinized cell
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