keratinization

keratinization

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ke·ra·ti·ni·za·tion or Brit ke·ra·ti·ni·sa·tion .ker-ət-ə-nə-'zā-shən, kə-.rat-ən-ə- n conversion into keratin or keratinous tissue

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n.
the process by which cells become horny due to the deposition of keratin within them. It occurs in the epidermis of the skin and associated structures (hair, nails, etc.), where the cells become flattened, lose their nuclei, and are filled with keratin as they approach the surface.

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ker·a·tin·iza·tion (ker″ə-tin″ĭ-zaґshən) the development of or conversion into keratin.

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  • keratinization — See keratinize. * * * …   Universalium

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  • keratinization — ker·a·tin·i·za·tion …   English syllables

  • keratinization — cornification; n. the process by which cells become horny due to the deposition of keratin within them. It occurs in the epidermis of the skin and associated structures (hair, nails, etc.), where the cells become flattened, lose their nuclei, and …   The new mediacal dictionary

  • keratinization — noun organic process by which keratin is deposited in cells and the cells become horny (as in nails and hair) • Syn: ↑keratinisation • Derivationally related forms: ↑keratinise (for: ↑keratinisation), ↑keratinize • …   Useful english dictionary

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