Stratum basale of epidermis
System
Integumentary
SNOMED CT
419481005
Stratum basale of epidermis
Definition
The deepest layer of the epidermis, which is composed of dividing stem cells and anchoring cells.
Also known as basal cell layer of epidermis, basal epidermal layer, epidermal basal stratum, epidermis stratum basale, stratum basalis of epidermis, stratum germinativum, stratum germinosum of epidermis — per UBERON
The Stratum basale of epidermis is a part of the Integumentary.