epidermal-dermal junction
The multi-layer basement membrane between the dermis and epidermis that serves to adhere the dermis and epidermis, provide mechanical support for the epidermis, and forms a barrier to cells and large molecules across the junction. [ MP:0011159 ]
Synonyms: dermoepidermal junction, dermo-epidermal junction, epidermal dermol junction, dermal-epidermal junction
Term info
- SCTID:51025007
- FMA:70963
- EMAPA:37866 (MA:th)
- NCIT:C62356
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uberon
UBERON:0008877
Dermal-epidermal junction
Term relations
- basement membrane of epithelium
- ectoderm-derived structure
- adjacent_to some skin epidermis
- contributes to morphology of some zone of skin
- part of some zone of skin
- adjacent_to some dermis