keratinization

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English

Etymology

From keratin +‎ -ization.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kəˌɹætɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Noun

keratinization (plural keratinizations)

  1. the process in which cells from beneath the skin are converted to hair and nails (made of keratin)

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