Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stratum granulosum

Noun

/ˈstrātəm ˌgranəˈlōsəm/

Definition

A layer of the skin located above the stratum spinosum and below the stratum lucidum.

Examples

The stratum granulosum is composed of several layers of flattened keratinocytes.
In psoriasis, the stratum granulosum may be disrupted, affecting skin health.
The cells in the stratum granulosum start to lose their nuclei as they move towards the outer layers of skin.

Meaning

The stratum granulosum is a critical part of the epidermis where keratinocytes undergo a process of keratinization, contributing to the skin’s protective barrier.