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Meaning of involucrin | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A protein component of human skin.

uncountable

Examples

“In binding the protein loricrin, involucrin contributes to the formation of a cell envelope that protects corneocytes in the skin.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

involucrum Involuntarily Involuntariness Involuntary involuntary manslaughter involuntary movement