keratinization
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ə verb (used with object), verb (used without object), ker·a·tin·ized, ker·a·tin·iz·ing.
to make or become keratinous.
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keratinize or keratinise (kɪˈrætɪˌnaɪz, ˈkɛrətɪ-, kɪˈrætɪˌnaɪz, ˈkɛrətɪ-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| to become or cause to become impregnated with keratin | |
| keratinise or keratinise | |
| —vb | |
| keratini'zation or keratinise | |
| —n | |
| keratini'sation or keratinise | |
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| keratinize or keratinise (kɪˈrætɪˌnaɪz, ˈkɛrətɪ-, kɪˈrætɪˌnaɪz, ˈkɛrətɪ-) | |
| —vb | |
| to become or cause to become impregnated with keratin | |
| keratinise or keratinise | |
| —vb | |
| keratini'zation or keratinise | |
| —n | |
| keratini'sation or keratinise | |
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Medical Dictionary
keratinization ker·a·tin·i·za·tion (kěr'ə-tn-ĭ-zā'shən)
n.
The conversion of squamous epithelial cells into a horny material, such as nails. Also called cornification.
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This process is called keratinization and takes place within weeks.
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