A cell with delicate radiating processes known as desmosomes that form intercellular bridges between other cells of this type. This cell type forms the stratum spinosum (prickle cell layer). A function of this cell is to generate keratin. [ GOC:tfm https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=bn%3A0721662544 https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=bn%3A0815332181 ]