Melanocytes
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| Melanocytes | |
|---|---|
| Term | Melanocytes |
| Short definition | Melanin - (pronounced) (MEH-luh-nin) A pigment that gives color to the skin and eyes and helps protect them from damage caused by ultraviolet light |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Melanocytes - (pronounced) (meh-lan-oh site) A cell in the skin and eyes that produces and contains the pigment melanin
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