Term Name: | keratinocyte apoptotic process |
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Synonyms: | keratinocyte apoptosis |
Definition: | Any apoptotic process in a keratinocyte. A keratinocyte is an epidermal cell which synthesizes keratin and undergoes a characteristic change as it moves upward from the basal layers of the epidermis to the cornified (horny) layer of the skin. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0097283] QuickGO AmiGO |