Melanocyte
Pronunciation: /ˈmiˈɫɑnoʊˈsaɪˈti/
Melanocyte (noun)
- A cell in the skin that makes melanin, a dark substance that helps protect skin from strong sunlight.
- A pigment-producing cell found in certain body tissues, responsible for making melanin that gives colour.
Examples
- A melanocyte makes pigment in the skin.
- The skin pigment cell protects skin by producing pigment.