Name: | epidermal basal stratum |
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Synonyms: | basal epidermal layer |
Definition: | Lower layer of the epidermis. Composed of a single layer of cells. The major function of the basal stratum is to keep the epidermis attached to the underlying dermis by means of (hemidesmosomes attached to the basement membrane. |
Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0001180] |
Name: | cell |
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Synonyms: | cells |
Definition: | Anatomical structure that has as its parts a maximally connected cell compartment surrounded by a plasma membrane. |
Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009000] |
Name: | decreased size |
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Synonyms: | hypoplasia, small, tiny, underdeveloped |
Definition: | A size quality which is relatively low. |
Ontology: | Phenotypic Quality Ontology [PATO:0000587] |