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    GlossaryMelanocytes (pigment cells)

    specialized cells that produce melanin, giving color to skin

    Melanocytes are specialized cells located in the skin, hair follicles, and eyes that produce melanin, the pigment responsible for the color of our skin, hair, and eyes. These cells play a crucial role in protecting the skin from UV radiation by absorbing and dissipating harmful rays.

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      in Chat  7 upvotes 4 years ago
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      in Research/Science  109 upvotes 5 months ago
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      in Research/Science  113 upvotes 5 months ago
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