keratinise

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le processus de transformation ou de conversion en kératine, généralement lié à la formation de kératine dans la peau, les cheveux ou les ongles.

A verb used to indicate the process of becoming or making something keratinous, typically referring to the formation of keratin in skin, hair, or nails.

1. Convert into keratinC2formalmedical

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

   Kératiniser

   • The cells begin to keratinise as they move toward the skin's surface.
   • In some conditions, skin cells keratinise abnormally, leading to scaling.
   • The process of keratinisation helps form a protective barrier on the skin.

2. Become horny and impregnated with keratinC2formalscientific

   To harden and become filled with keratin, resulting in a tough, horn-like texture.

   kératiniser (devenir corné)

   • The outer layer of the epidermis keratinises to form a durable shield.
   • Nails keratinise to become strong and resilient.
   • In reptiles, the scales keratinise to provide protection.