adjective
- converted into or composed of keratin; having undergone the process of keratinization
Usage: technical/medical; often used in biology and dermatology
Examples
- The outer layer of skin is keratinized to provide protection against the environment.
- Keratinized epithelium covers the hard palate and gums.
- Hair and nails are made of keratinized protein.
- The keratinized cells form a tough, water-resistant barrier.
- Under the microscope, the keratinized tissue appeared as a dense, organized structure.