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keratin

Syllabification: (ker·a·tin)
Pronunciation: /ˈkerətin/

Definition of keratin

noun

  • a fibrous protein forming the main structural constituent of hair, feathers, hoofs, claws, horns, etc..

Derivatives

keratinous

Pronunciation: /kəˈratn-əs/

adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek keras, kerat- 'horn' + -in1

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