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a cell in the germinal layer of the skin (the prickle-cell layer); has many spines and radiating processes

a cell in the germinal layer of the skin (the prickle-cell layer); has many spines and radiating processes

An epidermic or epithelial cell, which is connected with another similar cell by delicate threads of protoplasm and which, when isolated, appear as if covered with spines.