Cornification Definition
kôrnə-fĭ-kāshən
noun
The conversion of squamous epithelial cells into a keratinized horny material, such as hair, nails, or feathers.
American Heritage
Conversion into, or formation of, horn; a becoming like horn.
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Other Word Forms of Cornification
Noun
Singular:
cornification
Plural:
cornificationsOrigin of Cornification
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Latin cornū horn ker-1 in Indo-European roots –fication
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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