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Definition of Keratinization
1. Noun. Organic process by which keratin is deposited in cells and the cells become horny (as in nails and hair).
Exact synonyms: Keratinisation
Generic synonyms: Biological Process, Organic Process
Derivative terms: Keratinise, Keratinize
Generic synonyms: Biological Process, Organic Process
Derivative terms: Keratinise, Keratinize
Definition of Keratinization
1. Noun. the process in which cells from beneath the skin are converted to hair and nails (made of keratin) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Keratinization
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Medical Definition of Keratinization
1. Keratin formation or development of a horny layer; may also apply to premature formation of keratin. Synonym: cornification, hornification. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Keratinization
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