Term Name:	melanocyte proliferation
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Definition:	The multiplication or reproduction of melanocytes, resulting in the expansion of a cell population. A melanocyte is a pigment cell derived from the neural crest. It contains melanin-filled pigment granules, which give a brown to black appearance.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0097325]    QuickGO    AmiGO