Stratum Corneum

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
SC
Pronunciation
/ˈstrætəm kɔːrˈniːəm/
Category
Medical
Related Field
British Medicine

Examples in Context

  1. The permeability barrier is located in the outermost layer of the epidermis, the stratum corneum.
  2. And it also can remain in the stratum corneum, exacerbating irritation.
  3. Both inhibition of cell mitosis, can effectively penetrate into the stratum corneum.
  4. The stratum corneum is composed of dead cells surrounded by lipid membranes which mediate the permeability barrier.
  5. Strengthens the stratum corneum cells in the fat layer to effectively resist the stimulation from sunlight and air pollution.

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