keratins

noun

Meaning

The protein of which hair and nails are composed.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

ceratin(English)keratotic(English)keratogenous(English)keratolytic(English)keratoses(English)keratoplasty(English)keratitis(English)keratopathy(English)

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Sources

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