Definition of stratum corneum in English:
stratum corneum
noun ˌstrɑːtəm ˈkɔːnɪəmˈstrātəm ˌkôrnēəm
Anatomy The outermost layer of the skin, consisting of keratinized cells.
Example sentencesExamples
- Its thick epidermis contains well-developed granular, spinous, suprabasal, and basal layers below a mature stratum corneum.
- Generally, all maintenance and repair products should focus on the restorative and nutritive needs of the stratum corneum and epidermal cells.
- In most areas of the body, the stratum corneum is comprised of about 15 tightly stacked layers of corneocytes.
- This property results from product adherence to the stratum corneum layer of the skin, inhibiting microbial recolonization.
- The stratum corneum and a natural skin oil called the ‘barrier lipid’ provide protection for the living skin cells with their sensitive nerve endings.
Origin
Latin, literally 'horny layer'.