keratogenous

[ ker-uh-toj-uh-nuhs ]

adjective

1. producing horn or a horny substance.

keratogenous

/ ˌkɛrəˈtɒdʒɪnəs /

adjective

1. developing or causing the growth of horny tissue

Word History and Origins

Origin of keratogenous¹

First recorded in 1885–90; kerato- + -genous

Example Sentences

In cases of great severity the gangrene of the keratogenous membrane spreads until the deeper structures are involved.

From Project Gutenberg

The serous matter exuding from the diseased keratogenous membrane appears, in fact, to be highly infective.

From Project Gutenberg

That there is no actual disease or alteration in structure of the deep layers of the keratogenous apparatus.

From Project Gutenberg