keratinization

noun

ke·​ra·​ti·​ni·​za·​tion ˌker-ə-tə-nə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce keratinization (audio) kə-ˌra-tə-nə- How to pronounce keratinization (audio)
: conversion into keratin or keratinous tissue

Word History

Etymology

keratin + -ization

First Known Use

circa 1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of keratinization was circa 1887

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Cite this Entry

“Keratinization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keratinization. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

keratinization

noun
ke·​ra·​ti·​ni·​za·​tion
variants or British keratinisation
: conversion into keratin or keratinous tissue

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