Stratum spinosum of epidermis
System
Integumentary
SNOMED CT
420086000
Stratum spinosum of epidermis
Definition
The layer of polyhedral cells in the epidermis found between the stratum granulosum and stratum basale; shrinkage and adhesion of these cells gives a spiny or prickly appearance.
Also known as epidermis stratum spinosum, prickle cell layer of epidermis, squamous cell layer of epidermis, stratum spinosum — per UBERON
The Stratum spinosum of epidermis is a part of the Integumentary.