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keratinize
verb[ I ]
biology, medical specialized(UK usuallykeratinise)uk /ˈker.ə.tɪn.aɪz/ us /ˈker.ə.tən.aɪz/
to change into, or to change so as to contain, keratin (= a strong natural protein, the main substance that forms hair, nails, horns, feathers, etc.): 角质化
The skin begins to keratinize quickly.皮肤很快开始角质化。
In vitamin A deficiency, the cornea keratinizes and becomes opaque.在维生素A缺乏的情况下，角膜因发生角质化而变浑浊。
Within a few weeks these young cells migrate to the surface, flatten and keratinize.
The cells of the hoof wall die as they keratinize.
The epithelium appears healthy and has keratinized profusely.
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