Definition
cornifications
noun
- plural of cornification; the process or result of becoming horny or horn-like in texture or composition
Usage: medical/biological term; technical
Examples
- The cornifications of the outer skin layer provide a protective barrier.
- Dermatologists study cornifications to understand skin disease progression.
- Excessive cornifications can lead to calluses and thickened skin.
- The microscope revealed multiple cornifications in the tissue sample.