keratin
11 points
English
7 letters
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Definitions
noun
a fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair, feathers, nails, and hooves
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/kˈɛɹʌtʌn/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural keratins
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues su
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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