Keratin at Medical Glossary

What is it? a tough protein found in skin, nails, and hair

Medical Definition Added By: Isabella

Send To Friends!

If you'd like to send the Keratin definition to yourself or to your friends/colleagues, just enter the e-mail addresses in the boxes below -

We hope you now understand the meaning of Keratin. If you need any more information on this term, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Other Similar Medical Terms:

Medicine Term phosphorus (FOS-for-us) is A nonmetallic element that is found in the blood, muscles, nerves, bones, and teeth and is a component of adenosine triphosphate (ATP; the primary energy source for the bodys cells).

Medicine Term ileum is lower end of the small intestine.

Medicine Term DATA, INTERVAL is Data classified into equal intervals without an absolute zero point, e.g., IQ of 120 is 60 points higher than an IQ of 60, but this does not necessarily indicate twice as much intelligence. Temperature is another example.

Medicine Term Genome map is The linear arrangement of genes and markers within the chromosomes of a genome.

Medicine Term aggressive lymphoma is A type of lymphoma that grows and spreads quickly, and has severe symptoms. It is seen frequently in patients who are HIV-positive (AIDS-related lymphoma). Also called intermediate-grade or high-grade lymphoma.