keratinisation
/ˌkɛrətɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The process by which cells in the skin, hair, and nails fill with keratin and become hard and waterproof.
- During keratinisation, skin cells move upward and gradually harden.
- Keratinisation is what makes the outer layer of your skin tough and protective.
- Problems with keratinisation can lead to dry, flaky skin.
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