Cornification

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Conversion into, or formation of, horn. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    A general hardening of the skin. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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arteriosclerosisatherosclerosishardeningpetrificationsclerosissetting

Etymology

From Latin cornū (“horn”) + -ification.

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