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

plural of keratinization

(biochemistry) The protein of which hair and nails are composed.

(transitive) To convert into keratin. / (intransitive) To take on the appearance of keratin, or become impregnated with keratin.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of keratinize

simple past tense and past participle of keratinize

present participle of keratinize

plural of keratin

Consisting of, or made from keratin.

Synonym of keratinous