noun
- the process of becoming horny or horn-like; the formation or hardening of tissue into a horn-like substance
Usage: medical/biological term; also called keratinization in dermatology
Examples
- Cornification of the skin's outer layer provides a protective barrier against infection.
- The dermatologist explained that cornification is a natural part of the skin's renewal cycle.
- Excessive cornification can lead to calluses on the feet.
- The cornification process involves the accumulation of keratin in epidermal cells.