Name: | xanthophore |
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Synonyms: | |
Definition: | A pigment cell derived from the neural crest. Contains carotenoid pigments in structures called pterinosomes or xanthosomes. This gives an appearance ranging from a golden yellow to orange and red. |
Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009198] |
Name: | decreased pigmentation |
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Synonyms: | hypopigmented |
Definition: | A degree of pigmentation quality that is relative low. |
Ontology: | Phenotypic Quality Ontology [PATO:0002251] |