English dictionary: words starting with ker
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adjectiveRelating to or characteristic of the south-western indian state of kerala or its inhabitants.
Usage examples:
She spoke with a keralite accent
nounA native or inhabitant of the south-western indian state of kerala.
Usage examples:
He felt proud of being a keralite
combining formVariant spelling of kerato- shortened before a vowel (as in keratectomy ).
nounSurgical removal of a section or layer of the cornea, usually performed using a laser to correct myopia.
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The report provides information on the safety and effectiveness of four types of refractive eye sur…
nounSurgical removal of a section or layer of the cornea, usually performed using a laser to correct myopia.
Usage examples:
The report provides information on the safety and effectiveness of four types of refractive eye sur…
nounA fibrous protein forming the main structural constituent of hair, feathers, hoofs, claws, horns, etc.
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Cells are laced with a network of fibres more rigid than the rope-like structural proteins collagen…
nounThe process in which cytoplasm (= the substance surrounding a cell nucleus) in the top layer of skin cells changes into, or changes so as to contain, keratin (= a strong natural protein, the main substance that forms hair, nails, horns, feathers, etc.)
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Keratinization is the acquisition of a horn-like character by the epithelial tissue in many parts o…
verbChange or become changed into a form containing keratin.
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The products of the epidermal line are ultimately keratinized
verbChange or become changed into a form containing keratin.
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The products of the epidermal line are ultimately keratinized
adjectiveHaving changed into, or changed so as to contain, keratin (= the main substance that forms hair, nails, horns, feathers, etc.)
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A hair is a thread-like structure consisting of dead keratinized cells., the surface of the lesion …
verbChange or become changed into a form containing keratin.
Usage examples:
The products of the epidermal line are ultimately keratinized
adjectiveChanging into, or changing so as to contain, keratin (= a strong natural protein, the main substance that forms hair, nails, horns, feathers, etc.)
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Keratinizing cells are shown by yellow arrows.
adjectiveContaining or made from keratin.
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A punch biopsy of an alopecic patch on his scalp showed pigment casts with keratinous debris in the…
nounA fibrous protein forming the main structural constituent of hair, feathers, hoofs, claws, horns, etc.
Usage examples:
Cells are laced with a network of fibres more rigid than the rope-like structural proteins collagen…
nounInflammation of the cornea of the eye.
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Ocular disease occurs in 70% of patients, leading to lid retraction, ptosis, keratitis, sclcritis, …
nounAn eye problem that changes the shape of the cornea (= the transparent outer covering of the eye) and affects the ability to see normally
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In advanced cases of keratoconus, corneal transplant surgery is required.
nounSurgery carried out on the cornea, especially corneal transplantation.
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Ophthalmology has special problems in this regard as corneal penetrating keratoplasty has become on…
nounSurgery carried out on the cornea, especially corneal transplantation.
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Ophthalmology has special problems in this regard as corneal penetrating keratoplasty has become on…
Keratoses
ˌkɛrəˈtəʊsɪsnounA horny growth, especially on the skin.
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Typically, seborrheic keratoses don't become cancerous, but they can resemble skin cancer.
nounA horny growth, especially on the skin.
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Typically, seborrheic keratoses don't become cancerous, but they can resemble skin cancer.
nounA surgical operation involving cutting into the cornea of the eye. the most common form is radial keratotomy, performed to correct myopia.
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Radial keratotomy, which involves making deep incisions in the cornea, is rarely performed today.
nounA surgical operation involving cutting into the cornea of the eye. the most common form is radial keratotomy, performed to correct myopia.
Usage examples:
Radial keratotomy, which involves making deep incisions in the cornea, is rarely performed today.
nounA stone edging to a pavement or raised path.
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The car mounted the kerb and collided with a tree
nounThe stones collectively forming a kerb.
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He supplies the building trade and hardware stores with patio slabs, kerbing, wall capping, panel f…
nounA stone edging to a pavement or raised path.
Usage examples:
The car mounted the kerb and collided with a tree
nounA long, narrow stone or concrete block, laid end to end with others to form a kerb.
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They are full of cracked or misaligned paving slabs or kerbstones, running fissures and uneven surf…
proper nounA city in southern ukraine, the chief port and industrial centre of the crimea, at the eastern end of the kerch peninsula; population 148,100 (est. 2009).
nounA piece of fabric used to cover the head.
Usage examples:
My mom is extremely self-conscious about her hair loss and always wears a bandanna or kerchief to c…
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