Stratum corneum of epidermis

System Integumentary
SNOMED CT 361695002

Stratum corneum of epidermis

Definition

The outer layer of the epidermis, consisting of several layers of flat keratinized non-nucleated cells.

Also known as cornified layer, epidermis stratum corneum, horny layer of epidermis, keratinized squame layer of epidermis — per UBERON

The Stratum corneum of epidermis is a part of the Integumentary.

Also identified as