Home/Topics/Anatomy & Physiology/melanocyte Anatomy & Physiology melanocyte Listen Save Share Print Meaning of melanocyte: A cell in the skin and eyes that produces and contains the pigment called melanin. Definition of melanocyte A cell in the skin and eyes that produces and contains the pigment called melanin. Written and maintained by James Murray · Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations. Keep exploringRelated termsMore in Anatomy & Physiology → Anatomy & Physiology homeostasis The maintenance of stable internal conditions within a living system. Read definition → Anatomy & Physiology anterior Situated toward the front of the body or a body structure. Read definition → Anatomy & Physiology clavicle The only bony strut between the arm and the trunk, lying under thin skin where it can be seen and felt along its whole length. Read definition → Anatomy & Physiology gallbladder It is a reservoir rather than a producer, which is why the body manages without it once it has been removed. Read definition → Add Medical Terminology DB as a preferred source
Anatomy & Physiology homeostasis The maintenance of stable internal conditions within a living system. Read definition →
Anatomy & Physiology anterior Situated toward the front of the body or a body structure. Read definition →
Anatomy & Physiology clavicle The only bony strut between the arm and the trunk, lying under thin skin where it can be seen and felt along its whole length. Read definition →
Anatomy & Physiology gallbladder It is a reservoir rather than a producer, which is why the body manages without it once it has been removed. Read definition →