What is "keratinize"

alt. 1 To convert into keratin 2 To take on the appearance of keratin, or become impregnated with keratin vb. 1 To convert into keratin 2 To take on the appearance of keratin, or become impregnated with keratin

1. v. convert into keratin [syn: keratinise]

2. become horny and impregnated with keratin [syn: keratinise]