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melanocyte
(mel¦ano|cyte)
Pronunciation:
/ˈmɛlənə(ʊ)ˌsʌɪt, mɪˈlanə(ʊ)-/
noun
Physiology
a mature melanin-forming cell, especially in the skin.
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