English words starting with kera
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Meanings of Kerat:
combining formVariant spelling of kerato- shortened before a vowel (as in keratectomy ).
Keratectomies
ˌkɛrəˈtɛktəmiMeanings of Keratectomies:
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…
Keratectomy
ˌkɛrəˈtɛktəmiMeanings of Keratectomy:
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…
Meanings of Keratin:
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…
Keratinization
ˌker.ə.tɪn.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃənMeanings of Keratinization:
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.)
Usage examples:
Keratinization is the acquisition of a horn-like character by the epithelial tissue in many parts o…
Meanings of Keratinize:
verbChange or become changed into a form containing keratin.
Usage examples:
The products of the epidermal line are ultimately keratinized
Keratinized
ˈker.ə.tɪn.aɪzdMeanings of Keratinized:
verbChange or become changed into a form containing keratin.
Usage examples:
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.)
Usage examples:
A hair is a thread-like structure consisting of dead keratinized cells., the surface of the lesion …
Keratinizing
ˈker.ə.tɪn.aɪ.zɪŋMeanings of Keratinizing:
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.)
Usage examples:
Keratinizing cells are shown by yellow arrows.
Meanings of Keratinous:
adjectiveContaining or made from keratin.
Usage examples:
A punch biopsy of an alopecic patch on his scalp showed pigment casts with keratinous debris in the…
Keratins
ˈker.ə.tɪnMeanings of Keratins:
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…
Keratitis
ˌkɛrəˈtʌɪtɪsMeanings of Keratitis:
nounInflammation of the cornea of the eye.
Usage examples:
Ocular disease occurs in 70% of patients, leading to lid retraction, ptosis, keratitis, sclcritis, …
Keratoconus
ˌke.rə.təˈkəʊ.nəsMeanings of Keratoconus:
nounAn eye problem that changes the shape of the cornea (= the transparent outer covering of the eye) and affects the ability to see normally
Usage examples:
In advanced cases of keratoconus, corneal transplant surgery is required.
Keratoplasties
ˈkɛrətə(ʊ)ˌplastiMeanings of Keratoplasties:
nounSurgery carried out on the cornea, especially corneal transplantation.
Usage examples:
Ophthalmology has special problems in this regard as corneal penetrating keratoplasty has become on…
Keratoplasty
ˈkɛrətə(ʊ)ˌplastiMeanings of Keratoplasty:
nounSurgery carried out on the cornea, especially corneal transplantation.
Usage examples:
Ophthalmology has special problems in this regard as corneal penetrating keratoplasty has become on…
Keratoses
ˌkɛrəˈtəʊsɪsMeanings of Keratoses:
nounA horny growth, especially on the skin.
Usage examples:
Typically, seborrheic keratoses don't become cancerous, but they can resemble skin cancer.
Keratosis
ˌkɛrəˈtəʊsɪsMeanings of Keratosis:
nounA horny growth, especially on the skin.
Usage examples:
Typically, seborrheic keratoses don't become cancerous, but they can resemble skin cancer.
Keratotomies
ˌkɛrəˈtɒtəmiMeanings of Keratotomies:
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.
Meanings of Keratotomy:
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.
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