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.

Also identified as