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cornification
cor·ni·fi·ca·tion C0649600 (kôr′nə-fĭ-kā′shən)n. The process by which squamous epithelial cells in vertebrate animals develop into tough protective layers or structures such as hair, hooves, and the outer layer of skin; the final stage of keratinization. [Latin cornū, horn; see ker- in Indo-European roots + -fication.]cornification (ˌkɔːnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən) nthe process of producing a horn or horny substancecor•ni•fi•ca•tion (ˌkɔr nə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən) n. the formation of a horny layer of skin, or horny skin structures, as hair, nails, or scales, from squamous epithelial cells. [1835–45; corn2 + -i- + -fication] cornificationorganic change into a hornlike form.See also: Bonescornification
cornification[‚kȯr·nə·fə′kā·shən] (physiology) Conversion of stratified squamous epithelial cells into a horny layer and into derivatives such as nails, hair, and feathers. cornification
cornification [kor″nĭ-fĭ-ka´shun] keratinization.conversion of epithelium to the stratified squamous type.ker·a·tin·i·za·tion (ker'ă-tin'i-zā'shŭn), Keratin formation or development of a horny layer; may also apply to premature formation of keratin. Synonym(s): cornificationcornification (kôr′nə-fĭ-kā′shən)n. The process by which squamous epithelial cells in vertebrate animals develop into tough protective layers or structures such as hair, hooves, and the outer layer of skin; the final stage of keratinization.ker·a·tin·i·za·tion (ker'ă-tin-ī-zā'shŭn) Keratin formation or development of a horny layer; may also apply to premature formation of keratin. Synonym(s): cornification. cornification the formation of KERATIN in the epidermis from epidermal cells, as occurs in the skin when subjected to abrasive stresses.ker·a·tin·i·za·tion (ker'ă-tin-ī-zā'shŭn) Keratin formation or development of a horny layer. Synonym(s): cornification. ThesaurusSeekeratinization |