Keratinisation

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of keratinization. alt-of, alternative
  2. 2
    organic process by which keratin is deposited in cells and the cells become horny (as in nails and hair) wordnet

Synonyms

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Etymology

From keratin + -isation.

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