Giant melanosome;
Synonym(s)
giantmelanosomes
Definition
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Large melanin granules that are already visible under a light microscope and are found in melanocytes, keratinocytes, and melanophages. Size: 1–6 μm. Under an electron microscope, they appear as uniform, electron-dense structures. For more details, see “macromelanosome.”
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer