melanocyte


Definition: Meaning of, melanocyte in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmɛlənə(ʊ)ˌsʌɪt;mɪˈlanə(ʊ)ˌsʌɪt /

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melanocyte melanocytes
  1. a cell in the basal layer of the epidermis that produces melanin under the control of the melanocyte-stimulating hormone
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melanocyte used in phrases

  • melanocyte-stimulating hormone (noun)
    1. a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that controls the degree of pigmentation in melanocytes
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