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Merkel Cell |
| ID |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C12592 |
| ALT_DEFINITION |
A special type of cell found right below the epidermis (top layer of skin). These cells are very close to the nerve endings that receive the sensation of touch and may be involved in touch. The cells also contain substances that may act as hormones. |
| code |
C12592 |
| DEFINITION |
An epidermal cell, primarily located in the basal layer, that is thought to function in tactile sensory perception. |
| Display_Name |
Merkel Cells |
| FULL_SYN |
Merkel cell Merkel Cell Merkel Cells |
| label |
Merkel Cell |
| Legacy Concept Name |
Merkel_Cell |
| Preferred_Name |
Merkel Cell |
| prefixIRI |
Thesaurus:C12592 |
| prefLabel |
Merkel Cell |
| Semantic_Type |
Cell |
| UMLS_CUI |
C0205832 |
| subClassOf |
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