keratinization

[ker″ah-tin″ĭ-za´shun]

the development of or conversion into keratin.

ker·a·tin·i·za·tion

(ker'ă-tin'i-zā'shŭn),

Keratin formation or development of a horny layer; may also apply to premature formation of keratin.

Synonym(s): cornification

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keratinization

(kĕr′ə-tə-nĭ-zā′shən)

The process by which vertebrate epithelial cells become filled with keratin protein filaments, die, and form tough, resistant structures such as skin, nails, and feathers.

ker·a·tin·i·za·tion

(ker'ă-tin-ī-zā'shŭn)

Keratin formation or development of a horny layer; may also apply to premature formation of keratin.
Synonym(s): cornification.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

keratinization

The formation of, or conversion into, keratin. This normally occurs to a limited degree in the outer layers of the skin, but is especially prominent when skin is exposed to constant localized pressure. Corns and callosities are areas of keratinization. Also known as cornification or hornification.

Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005

ker·a·tin·i·za·tion

(ker'ă-tin-ī-zā'shŭn)

Keratin formation or development of a horny layer.
Synonym(s): cornification.

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

Patient discussion about keratinization

Q. skins does excrete oil and keratin what exactly is the whitish cape up that you can squeeze out from underskin

A. It sounds like you refer to sebum, an oily substance secreted by (how surprising :) ) sebaceus glands attached to the hair root. It's important for the skin, although abnormal secretion of it may cause diseases such as acne.

You may read more here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebum#Sebum

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Whether there is a difference with regard to the length, base width, keratinization thickness and microscopic papilla depth were evaluated with Mann Whitney U test in SPSS program.

Comparative Morphometric Study of the Filiform Lingual Papilla in the Middle East Blind Mole Rat (Spai ax ehrenbergi, Nehring, 1898) and Wistar Albino Rat/Estudio Morfometrico Comparativo de la Papila Lingual Filiforme en la Rata Topo Ciega del Medio Oriente (Spaiax ehrenbergi, Nehring, 1898) y la Rata Albino Wistar

Finally, having chronic (duration of dermatologic disease more than one year before consultation) or persistent (adnexal dermatoses and keratinization disorders) dermatoses leads the patients to practice self-medication.

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Self-Medication in Dermatology in Togo

The effect of the combination of calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate versus both monotherapies on epidermal proliferation, keratinization and T-cell subsets in chronic plaque psoriasis.

Comparison of efficacy of calcipotriol and betamethasone combination with betamethasone alone in plaque psoriasis

The use of SCTG for the resolution of the recessions and the increasing of the keratinized gingiva strip, it is based on its excellent biomimetic capacity, highlighting the induction potential of two fundamental characteristics: the keratinization of the gingival mucosa and a new adhesion of periodontal connective tissue [8].

Clinical Comparison of the Subepithelial Connective Tissue versus Platelet-Rich Fibrin for the Multiple Gingival Recession Coverage on Anterior Teeth Using the Tunneling Technique

Tumor is composed of squamous cells with individual cell keratinization (white arrow) and intercellular bridges (black arrows) (b).

Primary Pure Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Gallbladder Locally Invading the Liver, Duodenum, and Stomach: A Case Report and Literature Review

Cytologic testing is complicated by the keratinization of the vulva, making this an unreliable diagnostic assessment.

Gynecologic oncology consult: vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia

(10) Keratinization posterior to the meibomian gland orifices in ectropion supports this view.

Marginal entropion: a frequently overlooked eyelid malposition

(5) Ulcerated areas are crater like ulcerations with deposits of fibrin surrounded by keratinization. (6) Hyperpigmentation is a protective reaction to heat and smoke from tobacco.

Tobacco related habits vs oral mucosa

Squamous cell carcinoma arises from dysplastic surface epithelium and is characterized histopathologically by invasive islands and cords of malignant squamous epithelial cells Squamous differentiation, often seen as keratinization with variable pearl" formation, and invasive growth are the prerequisite features of SCC.

ORAL SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA (OSCC): REVIEW AND HISTOLOGICAL TYPES

A histopathologic examination revealed a well-differentiated SCC with an inverted and warty growth pattern, keratinization with keratin pearl and dyskeratotic cells.

Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the urethral diverticulum mimicking prostate cancer: case report and review of the literature

Surface keratinization is uncommon unless there is chronic irritation or if the lesion is large enough to dry on the surface.

Schneiderian papilloma of the sinonasal tract