The biological process of forming or becoming horn-like; the development of horny or keratinous material.
From Latin cornu (horn) with the suffix -fication meaning 'the process of making.' This describes the transformation of tissue into hard, horn-like material through biological processes.
Cornification is the same process that hardens insect exoskeletons and creates your own hair and nails—it's all about building strong, protective proteins!
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