Stratum lucidum of epidermis
System
Integumentary
SNOMED CT
419156002
Stratum lucidum of epidermis
Definition
Located between the stratum granulosum and stratum corneum layers, it is composed of three to five layers of dead, flattened keratinocytes. The keratinocytes of the stratum lucidum do not feature distinct boundaries and are filled with eleidin, an intermediate form of keratin.
Also known as epidermis stratum lucidum, stratum conjunctum of epidermis — per UBERON
The Stratum lucidum of epidermis is a part of the Integumentary.