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keratin

ke·ra·tin

US/ˈkɛɹətɪn/ uncommon

noun

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a fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair feathers nails and hooves

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Borrowed from German Keratin, from Ancient Greek κέρας (kéras, “horn”) + -in. Doublet of carat.

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