Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Apethymus

👉 Apethymus is a term used in biology, referring to the primary cell type in the human body that produces and secretes epidermal cells. This cell type plays an important role in the development of the skin, hair, nails, and other body tissues. The term was coined by the late biologist and molecular geneticist, Francis Crick, who defined it as a 'primary cell' because it is the only cell that produces and secretes epidermal cells.

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