keratinize

• Verbo que describe el proceso por el cual las células se llenan de la proteína queratina, formando generalmente una capa protectora en la piel, el cabello o las uñas.

A verb used to describe the process by which cells become filled with keratin protein, typically forming a protective layer on the skin, hair, or nails.

1. Convert into keratinC2formalmedical

   To transform cells or tissue into keratin, a fibrous protein that forms hair, nails, and the outer layer of skin.

   Queratinizar

   • The skin cells gradually keratinize as they move to the surface.
   • In some conditions, the body may keratinize tissue abnormally.
   • The process of healing causes the wound to keratinize over time.

2. Become horny and impregnated with keratinC2formalmedical

   To undergo a process where tissue becomes hardened and filled with keratin, often forming a protective layer.

   Queratinizarse

   • The outer layer of the epidermis keratinizes to protect the body.
   • In reptiles, the scales keratinize to form a tough outer covering.
   • The nail bed keratinizes to produce the hard nail plate.