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| The process that changes the shape and chemical composition of epidermal cells. |
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| The strata of the epidermis that produces new cells by mitosis. |
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| The strata of the epidermis that contains dead, squamous cells. |
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| Responsible for the structural strength of the stratum corneum. |
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| Responsible for preventing fluid loss through the skin. |
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| A thickened area of stratum corneum produced in response to friction. |
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| Stratum corneum that thickens to form a cone-shaped structure over a bony prominence. |
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