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melanocytes
cells in the epidermis that produce melanin
melanin
a dark pigment produced by the melanocytes of the epidermis, which is the most important component of skin color.
pathogen
an organism and entity that can cause disease
antigens
whole or part of an invading organism that prompts a response (such as production of antibodies) from the body's immune system
antibodies
proteins (immunoglobins) formed by the immune system that are specifically structured to bind to and neutralize invading antigens
immunoglobulins
proteins produced by B lymphocytes that function as antibodies.