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noun • a fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair, feathers, nails, and hooves | ||||||||
| 38% | 11 | Main protein component of hair and nails | ||||||
verb • convert into keratin • become horny and impregnated with keratin | ||||||||
| 35% | 10 | Structural protein found in hair, nails, and horns | ||||||
noun • a simple protein found in horny and cartilaginous tissues and in the lens of the eye | ||||||||
Protein In Hair And Nails Crossword Clue
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KERATIN which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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KERATIN
Updated: October 11, 2023
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