See Also: dotter(1)(dictionary)
dotter(2)(dictionary)

keratin (iou) and dotter(2) (iou)


keratin (iou)



keratin noun. M19.
[from Greek kerat-, keras horn + -IN1.]
Biochemistry. Any of a group of fibrous proteins which have a structure cross-linked by disulphide bonds and form the chief structural constituent of skin, nails, hair, feathers, horn, etc.

dotter(2) (iou)



dotter verb intrans. Now Scot. LME.
[Rel. to DODDER verb, TOTTER verb.]
Move unsteadily; totter; fall.