cornifies
/ˈkɔːrnɪfaɪz/
verb
- Becomes hard and tough, like horn or keratin; used especially of skin or tissue.
- In some animals, the hoof cornifies to withstand rough terrain.
- As the wound heals, the outer layer cornifies to form a protective barrier.
- The skin cornifies naturally in response to repeated friction.
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