keratinous

[kuh-rat-n-uh s]

adjective

composed of or resembling keratin; horny.

Origin of keratinous

First recorded in 1895–1900; keratin + -ous

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keratinous in Medicine

keratinous

[kə-răt′n-əs]

adj.

Relating to or resembling keratin.
Horny.

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