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. Once synthesised, melanin is contained in a special organelle called a melanosome and moved along arm-like structures called dendrites, so as to reach the keratinocytes.
In the English law of tort, professional negligence is a subset of the general rules on negligence to cover the situation in which the defendant has represented him or herself as having more than average skills and abilities.
Here is one definition of medical negligence: An act or omission (failure to act) by a medical professional that deviates from the accepted medical standard of care. When it comes to medical malpractice law, medical negligence is usually the legal concept upon which the case hinges, from a legal fault perspective. Negligence on its own does not merit a medical malpractice claim, but when the negligence is the cause of injury to a patient, there may be a good case for medical malpractice. Read on to learn more. Negligence in General. Negligence is a common legal theory that comes into play when assessing who is at fault in a tort case. It's best to think of a tort case as civil injury case. A common example of a tort case, and a good way to explain how negligence works, is to think of a driver getting into an accident on the road.