cornification
/ˌkɔːrnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
- The process by which skin cells harden and form a protective outer layer, such as the stratum corneum.
- Cornification helps protect the body from water loss and infection.
- In some skin disorders, cornification happens too quickly or too slowly.
- The doctor explained that cornification is a normal part of skin renewal.
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