trichohyalin

noun

trichohyalin

noun

Etymology From tricho- + hyalo- + -in.

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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A protein in humans that confers mechanical strength on the hair follicle's inner root sheath and other toughened epithelial tissues, such as the hard palate and filiform ridges of the tongue.

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