Keratinization at Dentist Dictionary
What is Keratinization? The formation of microscopic fibrils of keratin in the keratinocytes (keratin-forming cells). In the oral cavity the term is used to describe changes in the outer layer of the epithelium.Dental Definition Added By: Alex
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