keratinise

• 动词，指使某物变成角质或形成角质结构，通常指皮肤、毛发或指甲中角蛋白的生成过程。

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.

   角质化

   • 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.

   角质化

   • 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.