keratinized

[US]/ˈkɛrətɪnaɪz/
[UK]/ˈkerətɪnaɪz/

Translation

v.to cause to become keratinous; to undergo keratinization

Phrases & Collocations

keratinize skin

keratinize cells

keratinize tissue

keratinize layer

keratinize process

keratinize formation

keratinize structure

keratinize development

keratinize function

keratinize mechanism

Example Sentences

skin cells begin to keratinize as they mature.

keratinize the surface of the skin to protect against damage.

some animals have adapted to keratinize their scales.

excessive sun exposure can cause the skin to keratinize.

the process of keratinizing helps in wound healing.

certain treatments can help to keratinize the hair.

in some species, the beak will keratinize for strength.

when the skin keratinizes, it becomes thicker and tougher.

keratinize the nails to improve their durability.

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