keratinize

v., -ized, -iz·ing, -iz·es.

v.intr.
To produce keratin or become like keratin.

v.tr.
To convert (something) into keratin.

keratinization ker'a·tin·i·za'tion (-tə-nĭ-zā'shən) n.

The development of or conversion into keratin.

• k. defects — include hyperkeratosis, hypokeratosis, dyskeratosis. Diseases in which abnormal keratinization is an important feature include seborrhea, vitamin a responsive dermatosis, nasodigital hyperkeratosis, acne, parapsoriasis.

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The verb has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: convert into keratin
  Synonym: keratinise

Meaning #2: become horny and impregnated with keratin
  Synonym: keratinise

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