melanocyte proliferation

Term ID

GO:0097325

Synonyms

Definition

The multiplication or reproduction of melanocytes, resulting in the expansion of a cell population. A melanocyte is a pigment cell derived from the neural crest. It contains melanin-filled pigment granules, which give a brown to black appearance. 22637532

References

Ontology

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