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keratin

noun

A fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair, feathers, nails, and hooves

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7
Starts with
K
Ends with
N
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
11

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ˈkɛr.ə.tᵊn

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noun

  1. A fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair, feathers, nails, and hooves

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