Keratin Definition
kĕrə-tĭn
noun
A tough, fibrous, insoluble protein forming the principal matter of hair, nails, horn, etc.
Webster's New World
Material composed principally of keratin proteins.
American Heritage Medicine
Synonyms:
- ceratin
Other Word Forms of Keratin
Noun
Singular:
keratin
Plural:
keratinsOrigin of Keratin
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Greek keras kerāt- horn ker-1 in Indo-European roots –in
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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