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Stratum basale

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Basal cell layer; Germ layer; stratum germinativum

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The lowest cell layer of the epidermis consisting of basal cells (high cylindrical cells) and melanocytes. Together with the stratum spinosum, it serves the purpose of cell proliferation through mitosis.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer