Associations to the word «Keratin»

Wiktionary

KERATIN, noun. (protein) A protein which hair and nails are comprised of.

Dictionary definition

KERATIN, noun. A fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair, feathers, nails, and hooves.

Wise words

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Nathaniel Hawthorne