Keratinous

Pronunciation: /ˌkɛrəˈtaɪnəs/

Definitions of keratinous

adjective relating to or containing keratin, a tough protein found in the skin, hair, and nails

Example Sentences

A1 Keratinous structures can be found in animals like birds and reptiles.

A2 Some insects have keratinous exoskeletons to protect their bodies.

B1 The keratinous horns of a rhinoceros are used for defense and mating displays.

B2 The scientist studied the keratinous fibers in the hair samples under a microscope.

C1 The artist used keratinous materials to create a lifelike sculpture of a human hand.

C2 The doctor examined the patient's keratinous nails for signs of a fungal infection.

Examples of keratinous in a Sentence

formal The outer layer of the skin is composed of keratinous cells.

informal Her hair is so shiny and healthy because of its keratinous structure.

slang I heard that using keratinous products can really help improve the condition of your hair.

figurative His argument was as strong and impenetrable as a keratinous shell.

Grammatical Forms of keratinous

• past tense: keratinized
• plural: keratinouses
• comparative: more keratinous
• superlative: most keratinous
• present tense: is keratinous
• future tense: will be keratinous
• perfect tense: has been keratinous
• continuous tense: is being keratinous
• singular: keratinous
• positive degree: keratinous
• infinitive: to be keratinous
• gerund: keratinizing
• participle: keratinized

Origin and Evolution of keratinous

First Known Use: 1826 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'keratinous' originates from the Greek word 'keratinos', which means 'horny'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in scientific contexts to describe substances resembling or containing keratin, the word 'keratinous' has since become more commonly used in the field of dermatology to refer to skin conditions or structures containing keratin.