Some famous bearers of this name include: Lucille Ball. In the U.S. in 2015, it ranked 283 in baby name popularity for girls with 1,112 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name. In contrast, the year before it ranked 342 in baby name popularity for girls with 970 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.
[edit on Wikidata] Melanocytes (/mÉËlÃ¦nÉËsaÉªt, -noÊ-/ or /ËmÉlÉnÉËsaÉªt, -noÊ-/) are melanin-producing cells located in the bottom layer (the stratum basale) of the skin's epidermis, the middle layer of the eye (the uvea), the inner ear, meninges, bones, and heart. Melanin is the pigment primarily responsible for skin color.
melanin. A pigment produced by melanocytes in the bottom cell layer of the epidermis. Melanin production is increased on sun exposure and helps prevent cellular damage due to UV radiation.