| NOUN | body | stratum granulosum | the layer of epidermis just under the stratum corneum or (on the palms and soles) just under the stratum lucidum |
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| Meaning | 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. | |
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| Part of | epidermis, cuticle | The outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates |
| Broader | stratum | One of several parallel layers of material arranged one on top of another (such as a layer of tissue or cells in an organism or a layer of sedimentary rock) |
| Spanish | estrato granuloso | |
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