Parakeratin
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An abnormal, pyknotic form of keratin uncountable
"On the other hand, samples from the gingiva (a site devoid of minor salivary glands, Fig 2B ) showed mild diffuse staining of the spinous layer and sometimes of the parakeratin, but not focal intense staining as seen in ductal cells merging with the surface epithelium."
Example
More examples"On the other hand, samples from the gingiva (a site devoid of minor salivary glands, Fig 2B ) showed mild diffuse staining of the spinous layer and sometimes of the parakeratin, but not focal intense staining as seen in ductal cells merging with the surface epithelium."
Etymology
From para- + keratin.
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