prickle cell

Term ID

CL:0000649

Synonyms

• prickle cell of epidermis

Definition

A cell with delicate radiating processes known as desmosomes that form intercellular bridges between other cells of this type. This cell type forms the stratum spinosum (prickle cell layer). A function of this cell is to generate keratin. (2)

References

• FMA:69059

Ontology

Cell Ontology