English Explanatory Dictionary

keratinization

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The process by which cells from beneath the skin are converted to hair and nails (made of keratin).

Pronunciation

/kəˌɹætɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-keratinization.wav

Word forms

keratinization keratinizations

Etymology

From keratin + -ization.

Derived words

hyperkeratinization
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