English Explanatory Dictionary

keratinize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To convert into keratin.
  2. To take on the appearance of keratin, or become impregnated with keratin.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɛrətnˌaɪz/

Word forms

keratinize keratinizes keratinizing keratinized keratinise

Etymology

From keratin + -ize.

Derived words

hyperkeratinize keratinization keratinized nonkeratinized nonkeratinizing parakeratinized unkeratinized
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