Term Name: | epidermal-dermal junction |
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Synonyms: | dermal-epidermal junction, dermo-epidermal junction, dermoepidermal junction, epidermal dermol junction |
Definition: | The multi-layer basement membrane between the dermis and epidermis that serves to adhere the dermis and epidermis, provide mechanical support for the epidermis, and forms a barrier to cells and large molecules across the junction |
Ontology: | Cell Ontology [UBERON:0008877] |