Keratinisation (Noun)
Meaning
Organic process by which keratin is deposited in cells and the cells become horny (as in nails and hair).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Keratinisation is the process by which the skin's outer layer is replaced with a tougher, more resilient layer.
- The keratinisation of skin cells is an essential part of the healing process for wounds and cuts.
- In the case of hair growth, keratinisation occurs in the hair follicle, where keratin is deposited into the cells of the hair shaft.
- The keratinisation of nail cells is what gives nails their strength and rigidity.
- Keratinisation is also responsible for the formation of calluses and corns on the skin, as a response to repeated friction and pressure.