melanocyte
noun
- Definition
- a cell in the basal layer of the epidermis that produces melanin under the control of the melanocyte-stimulating hormone
- Example
- The word 'melanocyte' is often used in everyday conversation.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
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Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
4
Consonants
6
Length
10