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Keratinisation

Keratinisation is the process through which keratinocyte cells in the skin synthesis the protein…

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Non-keratinisation

Non-keratinisation is the process that occurs in some areas of the body where…

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Keratinocytes

Keratinocytes are a type of cell found in the epidermis or…

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Orthokeratinisation

Orthokeratinisation refers to complete keratinisation.

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Parakeratinisation

Parakeratinisation refers to partially complete keratinisation.

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Stratum spinosum

Stratum spinosum is the also known as the prickle cell layer and is the…

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Stratum granulosum

Stratum granulosum is the layer underneath the surface layer, and is characterised by its…

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Keratohyalin granules

Keratohyalin granules are intensely staining granules in the epithelium.

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Stratum corneum

Stratum corneum is the surface layer of epithelium and consists of…