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keratin
ker·a·tin
[
kérrətin
]
noun
Definition:
fibrous protein:
a fibrous insoluble protein that is the main structural element in hair, nails, feathers, and hooves
[
Mid-19th century. < Greek
kerat-
"horn"
]
ke·rat·i·nous
[
ke rátt'nəss
]
adjective
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