kerˈatinize or kerˈatinise transitive verb and intransitive verb

To make or become keratinous

kerat'inocyte (also /-ə-tin'/) noun

A skin cell which produces keratin

keratinous /kə-ratˈi-nəs/ adjective

1. Horn-like
2. Horny

keratīˈtis noun

Inflammation of the cornea

keratogenous /-ojˈi-nəs/ adjective

Producing horn or keratin

kerˈatoid adjective

Resembling horn or keratin

keratomˈeter noun

An instrument for measuring the curvature of the cornea

keratomileusis /-mī-lūˈsis/ noun

(Gr mileusis shaping) the surgical reshaping of the cornea to correct defective vision

kerˈatōplasty noun

Grafting of part of a healthy cornea to replace a piece made opaque by disease, etc

kerˈatose adjective

(esp of certain sponges) having a horny skeleton

keratōˈsis noun (pl keratoses /-sēz/)

1. A horny growth on or over the skin, eg a wart
2. A skin condition producing this

keratotˈomy noun

Surgery of the cornea