stratum lucidum
noun
stratum lu·ci·dum
-ˈlü-sə-dəm 
plural strata lucida
-də
: a thin somewhat translucent layer of cells lying superficial to the stratum granulosum and under the stratum corneum especially in thickened parts of the epidermis (as of the palms or the soles of the feet)
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“Stratum lucidum.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/stratum%20lucidum. Accessed 6 Dec. 2023.
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