keratinous
[ kuh-rat-n-uhs ]
/ kəˈræt n əs /
adjective
composed of or resembling keratin; horny.
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Medical definitions for keratinous
keratinous
[ kə-răt′n-əs ]
adj.
Relating to or resembling keratin.
Horny.
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