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strat·um ba·sa·'le

1. the outermost layer of the endometrium that undergoes only minimal changes during the menstrual cycle; Synonym(s): basal layer

2. Synonym(s): stratum basale epidermidis

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basal layer

(1) Bruch’s membrane, basal complex (of choroid); complexus basalis (choroideae) [NA6]; basal lamina of choroid; lamina basalis choroideae [NA6].
(2) Basement membrane; membrana basalis [NH3].
(3) Endometrial basal layer; stratum basale endometriale [NH3].

stra·tum ba·sa·le

(strā'tŭm bā-sā'lē)

1. The outermost layer of the endometrium, which undergoes only minimal changes during the menstrual cycle.
Synonym(s): basal layer.

2. Synonym(s): stratum basale epidermidis.

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stra·tum ba·sa·le

(strā'tŭm bā-sā'lē)

1. The outermost layer of the endometrium that undergoes only minimal changes during the menstrual cycle;
Synonym(s): basal layer.

2. Synonym(s): stratum basale epidermidis.

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Compact orthokeratosis, wedge-shaped hypergranulosis, irregular acanthosis, colloid bodies, flattened rete ridges, liquefactive degeneration of basal layer, and Max Joseph's space.

A clinical and histopathological study of lichen planus

In sequence, the cells of the epidermis basal layer go through a dimorphism, changing from their original cubic form to a cylindrical one, when observing the production of the basal membrane.

Histological study of the dynamics in epidermis regeneration of the carp tail fin (Cyprinus carpio, Linnaeus, 1758)/Estudo histologico da dinamica da regeneracao da epiderme da nadadeira caudal da carpa (Cyprinus carpio Linnaeus, 1758)

Surface-zone (of basal layer) scales in ventral interciliary field reduced to terminal field (0 = a, 1 = p)

Phylogeny of Gastrotricha: a Morphology-Based Framework of Gastrotrich Relationships

Another finding in our present study was that eIF6 was deficient in the basal layer of epidermis of proliferative phase and recurrence in regressive phase.

Process of Hypertrophic Scar Formation: Expression of Eukaryotic Initiation Factor 6

5 and 6) labeled cells were found in the basal layer of the epithelium as well as in the lepidotriquias escleroblastos.

Immunolocalization of Morphogen Sonic Hedgehog in Salmon Fry (Salmo salar)/Inmunolocalizacion del Morfogeno Sonic Hedhehog en Alevines de Salmon (Salmo salar)

(1) Staining should be present in the basal layer with extension upwards to involve at least one-third of the epithelial thickness.

Differentiated Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia: A Brief Review of Clinicopathologic Features

The BCC is a common skin cancer that arises from the cells of the basal layer of the epithelium or from the external root sheath of the hair follicle.

SUCCESS OF SURGICAL TREATMENT OF BASAL CELL CARCINOMA: ROLE OF INTRAOPERATIVE FROZEN SECTION

WT1 expression was detected more in nuclei of cells, however few of the cells showed cytoplasmic expression.WT1 was found weak or absent in the basal layer and in the infiltrating nest of cells.

INTENSITY OF WILM'S TUMOR (WT1) IMMUNOMARKER IN ORAL SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA

Histopathologic examination of hyperpigmented lesions has shown diffuse hypermelanosis of the entire epidermis with no melanin incontinence and a sparse perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate in the dermis in a previous study.4 Similar findings of increased basal layer pigmentation and lymphocytic infiltrate were noted in this study, but in addition melanophages were also seen in the dermis.

Cutaneous features of chikungunya - A case series from North India

The cells superficial to the basal layer are polyhedral and often exhibit intracellular edema.

Odontogenic Keratocyst Masquerading as a Dentigerous Cyst in the Maxilla: A Case Report of an Unusual Presentation

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in the pigment-producing melanocytes in the basal layer of the epidermis.

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A histopathologic examination of the atrophic pigmented plaques showed thickening of the basal layer, increased melanin pigmentation, flattening of the dermal papillae, and mild perivascular lymphocytic infiltration (Fig.

Inflamed bilateral linear atrophoderma of Moulin in an adult woman: a case report