stratum granulosum
stratum granulosum · strata granulosa
A thin layer of cells in the epidermisA thin layer of cells in the epidermis.
Meaning
1 sensesA thin layer of cells in the epidermis.
More definitions
- the layer of epidermis just under the stratum corneum or (on the palms and soles) just under the stratum lucidum; contains cells (with visible granules) that die and move to the surface
Forms
plural: strata granulosa| Singular | stratum granulosum |
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irregular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
See also
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