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keratinous
ker·a·tin K0039000 (kĕr′ə-tĭn)n.1. Any of a class of filamentous proteins that are abundant in the cytoskeleton of vertebrate epithelial cells and are the main constituents of the outer layer of skin and tough epidermal structures such as hair, nails, hooves, feathers, and claws.2. Material composed principally of keratin proteins.
[Greek keras, kerāt-, horn; see ker- in Indo-European roots + -in.]
ke·rat′i·nous (kə-răt′n-əs) adj.keratinous (kəˈrætɪnəs) adj (Biology) horny or made of keratinTranslationsEncyclopediaSeekeratinkeratinous
keratinous [kĕ-rat´ĭ-nus] containing keratin or of the nature of keratin; called also keratic.ke·rat·i·nous (ke-rat'i-nŭs), 1. Relating to keratin. 2. Synonym(s): hornyke·rat·i·nous (kĕ-rat'i-nŭs) 1. Relating to keratin. 2. Synonym(s): horny. Patient discussion about keratinousQ. skins does excrete oil and keratin what exactly is the whitish cape up that you can squeeze out from underskin A. It sounds like you refer to sebum, an oily substance secreted by (how surprising :) ) sebaceus glands attached to the hair root. It's important for the skin, although abnormal secretion of it may cause diseases such as acne.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebum#Sebum
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