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kerato-

  1. a combining form meaning “horn,” “cornea,” used in the formation of compound words:

    keratogenous.



kerato-

combining_form

  1. indicating horn or a horny substance

    keratin

    keratogenous

  2. indicating the cornea

    keratoplasty



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Word History and Origins

Origin of kerato-1

From Greek kerāto-, combining form of kéras; akin to Latin cornū “horn”; cornu, horn

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Word History and Origins

Origin of kerato-1

from Greek kerat-, keras horn

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