keratose

[ ker-uh-tohs ]

/ ˈkɛr əˌtoʊs /

adjective

having a skeleton formed of horny fibers, as certain sponges.

noun

Nearby words

keratoprosthesis, keratorhexis, keratoscleritis, keratoscope, keratoscopy, keratose, keratosis, keratosis blennorrhagica, keratosis follicularis, keratosis piloris atrophicans faciei, keratosulfate

Origin of keratose

First recorded in 1850–55; kerat- + -ose¹

Definition for keratoses (2 of 2)

keratosis

[ ker-uh-toh-sis ]

/ ˌkɛr əˈtoʊ sɪs /

noun, plural ker·a·to·ses [ker-uh-toh-seez] /ˌkɛr əˈtoʊ siz/. Pathology.

any skin disease characterized by a horny growth, as a wart.

any horny growth.

Also keratoma.

Origin of keratosis

First recorded in 1880–85; kerat- + -osis

Related formsker·a·to·sic, ker·a·tot·ic

[ker-uh-tot-ik] /ˌkɛr əˈtɒt ɪk/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for keratoses (1 of 2)

keratose

/ (ˈkɛrəˌtəʊs, -ˌtəʊz) /

adjective

(esp of certain sponges) having a horny skeleton

British Dictionary definitions for keratoses (2 of 2)

keratosis

/ (ˌkɛrəˈtəʊsɪs) /

noun pathol

any skin condition marked by a horny growth, such as a wart

a horny growth

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Medicine definitions for keratoses (1 of 2)

keratose

[ kĕr′ə-tōs′ ]

adj.

Relating to or characterized by keratosis.

Medicine definitions for keratoses (2 of 2)

keratosis

[ kĕr′ə-tō′sĭs ]

n. pl. ker•a•to•ses (-sēz)

Excessive growth of horny tissue of the skin.

Related formsker′a•tot′ic (-tŏt′ĭk) adj.