Meaning Of The Word Keratin

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What's The Definition Of Keratin?

keratin in American English
a tough, fibrous, insoluble protein forming the principal matter of hair, nails, horn, etc.
noun: a scleroprotein or albuminoid substance, found in the dead outer skin layer, and in horn, hair, feathers, hoofs, nails, claws, bills, etc.

keratin in British English
noun: a fibrous protein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in hair, nails, feathers, hooves, etc

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