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Process by which cells become horny because of the deposit of Keratin in them; it occurs in outer layers of the skin and associated structures (e.g., nails and hair). Formation of a hard crust on the skin, often with a horny shape. The process by which cells become horny due to the deposition of ‘keratin…

To a temperature scale used in science in which 0 Kelvin (absolute zero) is equivalent to 273.16 Celsius. The SI unit of temperature, formally defined as the fraction 1/273.16 of the temperature of the triple point (solid-liquid-vapor equilibrium) of water. A temperature in kelvins is equal to a Celsius temperature plus 273.15°C.  

Tablet preparation of the oral cephalosporin antibiotic cephalexin.  

Process of analyzing and classifying the chromosomes of a cell and preparing a karyotype diagram; used in the diagnosis of certain chromosomal abnormalities (e.g., Down’s syndrome). Analysis of chromosomes; performed on fetal cells obtained by amniocentesis to detect the sex and various genetic factors or diseases of the unborn child. Karyotyping is also performed on…

Breakdown of the cell nucleus. The breakdown of the cell nucleus in mitosis.  

Division of the cell nucleus during mitosis and meiosis. Division of the nucleus of a cell, which occurs during cell division before division of the cytoplasm (cytokinesis). The equal division of nuclear material that occurs in cell division.  

Loss of potassium in the urine; also called kaluresis.  

Presence of potassium in the blood.