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Meaning of keratinization | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2
kəˌɹætɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən

Definitions

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

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Español queratinización
Suomi keratinisaatio
日本語 kakushitsu ka） 角質化（かくしつか
Polski keratynizacja

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

keratinize keratinocyte keratinogenesis keratinolysis keratinolytic keratinophage

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