keratinized

UK
/ˈkɛr.ə.tɪ.naɪzd/
US
/ˈkɛr.ə.tɪ.naɪzd/

Traduzioni

keratinizedadjective
more keratinized
Comp.
most keratinized
Super.
UK
/ˈkɛr.ə.tɪ.naɪzd/
US
/ˈkɛr.ə.tɪ.naɪzd/
The outer layer of the skin is keratinized to protect against environmental damage.
Внешний слой кожи кератинизированный, чтобы защищать от повреждений окружающей среды.
keratinizedpast participle
UK
/ˈkɛr.ə.tɪ.naɪzd/
US
/ˈkɛr.ə.təˌnaɪzd/
Used as a participial adjective meaning ‘converted into keratin’.
keratinizeverb

keratinized

Past Simple

keratinized
Past Simple
keratinized
Past Participle
keratinizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɛr.ə.tɪ.naɪz/
US
/ˈkɛr.ə.tɪ.naɪz/
The cells in the outer layer of the skin keratinize to form a protective barrier.
Клетки в наружном слое кожи кератинизируются, образуя защитный барьер.
keratinizepast participle

keratinized

The past-participle form “keratinized” is widely used attributively (e.g. “keratinized layer”), functioning as an adjective.

Definizioni

keratinizedadjective
Having a layer of keratin, a protein that makes tissues tough and resistant to damage.
The keratinized skin on the soles of her feet provided extra protection against rough surfaces.
keratinizedpast participle
Converted into keratin; having undergone keratinization.
The cells become keratinized as they migrate toward the skin surface.
keratinizeverb
To convert into keratin or a keratinous substance.
The cells in the outer layer of the skin keratinize to form a protective barrier.
To undergo a process of becoming hard and horny, typically referring to skin or tissue.
As the wound healed, the surrounding tissue began to keratinize.
keratinizepast participle
Having undergone keratinization; hardened or rendered horny with keratin.
The gums showed a thick, keratinized layer after treatment.