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Stratum corneum: The stratum corneum as a rule refers to the outermost layer of the epidermis, which is itself the outer layer of the skin.
The full name of the stratum corneum of the skin is the stratum corneum epidermidis. The other stratum corneum, the stratum corneum unguis, is the horny compact outer layer of the nail.
In Latin "stratum" = "layer" and "corneum" = "horny" so stratum corneum = horny layer.
n. , pl. , strata cornea . The horny outer layer of the epidermis, consisting mainly of dead or peeling cells. [New Latin : STRATUM + Latin corneum , neuter of ...
The stratum corneum is the outermost of the 5 layers of the epidermis and is largely responsible for the vital barrier function of the skin. These ...
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Stratum corneum: The stratum corneum as a rule refers to the outermost layer of the epidermis, which is itself the outer layer of the skin. The full name of the stratum ...