Merkel cell
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| Merkel cell | |
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| Term | Merkel cell |
| Short definition | Merkel cell - (pronounced) (MER-kul sel) A special type of cell found just below the epidermis (top layer of skin). These cells are very close to the nerve endings that receive touch and can be involved in touch. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Merkel cell - (pronounced) (MER-kul sel) A special type of cell found just below the epidermis (top layer of skin). These cells are very close to the nerve endings that receive touch and can be involved in touch. The cells also contain substances that can act as hormones
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- Medical encyclopedia article on Merkel cell
- Wikipedia's article - Merkel cell
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