keratinization
noun[U]
biologyspecializeduk/ˌker.ə.tɪn.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/us/ˌker.ə.tən.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/(UKusuallykeratinisation)theprocessin whichcytoplasm(= thesubstancesurroundingacellnucleus)in thetoplayerofskincellschangesinto, orchangesso as tocontain,keratin(= astrongnaturalprotein, themainsubstancethatformshair,nails,horns,feathers, etc.):
角质化Keratinization is theacquisitionof a horn-likecharacterby the epithelialtissuein manypartsof thebody.角质化是指身体许多部分的上皮细胞获得了类似犄角的特征。
Acne may be amanifestationof a keratinizationdisorder.粉刺可能是角质化紊乱的一种表现。
- Ascellsmovefrom one epitheliallayerto the next, theyaccumulatemore and morekeratinthrough aprocesscalled keratinization.
- Thesechangesmanifestas "dry"patchesand keratinization of theconjunctiva.
- Androgensenhancesebumproductionand keratinization.
Substances & structures in the body
- abductor
- accessorius
- adductor
- adenoid
- agonist
- gracilis
- grey matter
- groove
- gyrus
- hallucis
- papilla
- papillary
- parietal
- pecten
- pectineal
- vesical
- vesicle
- vestibular
- vestibule
- visceral muscle