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Keratinization

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Noun

1. keratinisation, keratinization

organic process by which keratin is deposited in cells and the cells become horny (as in nails and hair)

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Keratinization

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verb
to become or cause to become impregnated with keratin

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Keratinization

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verb transitiveWord forms: ˈkeratinˌized or ˈkeratinˌizing
to form or develop keratin

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Keratinization

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n.
The process by which vertebrate epithelial cells become filled with keratin protein filaments, die, and form tough, resistant structures such as skin, nails, and feathers.

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