Anatomy

Epidermal Cells

Cells from the outermost, non-vascular layer (EPIDERMIS) of the skin.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Cells from the outermost, non-vascular layer (EPIDERMIS) of the skin.

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • Epidermal Cell
  • Epidermic Cells
  • Cell, Epidermal
  • Cell, Epidermic
  • Cells, Epidermic
  • Epidermic Cell

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Aspects Covered

15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

for epidermal cells of plants use PLANT EPIDERMIS /cytol

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History Note

2019

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Previous Indexing

  • Epidermis (1963-2018)

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  1. A11w.409

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NLM Classification

WR 101

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Epidermal Cells. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000078404. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000078404
  2. Epidermal Cells. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q66558711