non-keratinized
|non-ker-a-tin-ized|
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/nɒnˈkɛrətɪˌnaɪzd/
lacking keratin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-keratinized' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'keratinized' from 'keratin,' a protein found in the skin, hair, and nails.
Historical Evolution
'keratinized' changed from the word 'keratin' and eventually became the modern English word 'keratinized' with the addition of the prefix 'non-' to indicate the absence of keratinization.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not having keratin,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes tissue that does not undergo keratinization, meaning it does not form a layer of keratin on its surface.
The lining of the esophagus is non-keratinized.
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Last updated: 2025/04/27 00:32