Animal Scales [zvířecí šupiny]

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Terms

dermální šupiny
epidermální šupiny
kutikulární šupiny

 

Cuticular Scales
Dermal Scales
Epidermal Scales

Definition

Tough, horny, brittle, smooth, striated or plate-like extensions of the stratum corneum or outer layer of the skin. It serves as a protective layer in fishes, reptiles, birds, and mammals.

DUI
D000075342 MeSH Browser
CUI
M000630221
Previous indexing
Skin (1963-2017)
History note
2018
Public note
2018