corneocyte envelope

cor·ne·o·cyte en·ve·lope

an electron-dense, 10-15 nm thick layer of highly cross-linked protein on the cytoplasmic surface of the cell membrane of epidermal corneocytes; it is highly resistant to proteolytic agents. Synonym(s): subplasmalemmal dense zone

cor·ne·o·cyte en·ve·lope

(kōr'nē-ō-sīt en'vĕ-lōp) An electron-dense layer of highly cross-linked protein on the cytoplasmic surface of the cell membrane of epidermal corneocytes.