meaning of keratinised epithelium
The most prevalent of the stratified epithelia is the squamous variety. As a keratinized or waterproofed component of the skin, stratified squamous epithelium provides substantial protection against friction, microbial invasion and dessication.Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium is identified by the multiple layers of dead cells at the surface.s a keratinized or waterproofed component of the skin, stratified squamous epithelium provides substantial protection against friction, microbial invasion and dessication. Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium is identified by the multiple layers of dead cells at the surface.