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Hemidesmosome

Hemidesmosome logo #21000 --> | Image2 = | Caption2 = | Precursor = | System = | Artery = | Vein = | Nerve = | Lymph = | MeshName = | MeshNumber = | Code = {TerminologiaHistologica|1|00|01.1.02029} | }} Hemidesmosomes (HD) are very small stud- or rivet-like structures on the inner basal surface of keratinocytes in the epidermis of skin. They are similar in form to desmosom...
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hemidesmosome

hemidesmosome logo #20973<cell biology> Specialised junction between an epithelial cell and its basal lamina. Although morphologically similar to half a desmosome (into which intermediate cytokeratin filaments are also inserted) different proteins are involved. ... Origin: Gr. Soma = body ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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hemidesmosome

hemidesmosome logo #10444Specialized junction between an epithelial cell and its basal lamina. Although morphologically similar to half a desmosome (into which intermediate cytokeratin filaments are also inserted) different proteins are involved.
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Hemidesmosome

Hemidesmosome logo #20909Hemidesmosome: A specialised structure that attaches an epithelial cell to the basement membrane beneath it.
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