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Keratose

Ker′a-toseˊ

,
Noun.
[Gr.
κέρας
,
-ατος
, horn.]
(Physiol. Chem.)
A tough, horny animal substance entering into the composition of the skeleton of sponges, and other invertebrates; – called also
keratode
.

Ker′a-toseˊ

,
Adj.
(Zool.)
Containing hornlike fibers or fibers of keratose; belonging to the Keratosa.

Definition 2024


keratose

keratose

See also: kératose

English

Adjective

keratose (comparative more keratose, superlative most keratose)

  1. (medicine) Relating to or marked by keratosis; horny.

Noun

keratose (uncountable)

  1. (biochemistry) A tough, horny animal substance found in the skeletons of sponges and other invertebrates.

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