Noun: ceratin ke-ru-tin- A fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair, feathers, nails, and hooves
"ceratin gives structure to hair and nails";
- keratin
Derived forms: ceratins
Type of: albuminoid, scleroprotein
Part of: hair, horn, plume
Encyclopedia: Ceratin