Hornification

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    cornification countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    adhesion of fiber surfaces to each other as a result of drying, leading to lower porosity and solvent accessibility countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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arteriosclerosisatherosclerosishardeningpetrificationsclerosissetting

Etymology

From horn + -ification.

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