keratalgia | (noun) pain in the cornea | - |
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keratectasia | (noun) abnormal bulging of the cornea of the eye | - |
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keratin | (noun) a fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair, feathers, nails, and hooves | Synonyms: ceratin |
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keratinisation | (noun) organic process by which keratin is deposited in cells and the cells become horny (as in nails and hair) | Synonyms: keratinization |
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keratinization | (noun) organic process by which keratin is deposited in cells and the cells become horny (as in nails and hair) | Synonyms: keratinisation |
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keratitis | (noun) inflammation of the cornea causing watery painful eyes and blurred vision | - |
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keratoacanthoma | (noun) skin tumor that grows rapidly (especially in older people) and resembles a carcinoma but does not spread; it usually disappears spontaneously, often leaving a scar | - |
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keratocele | (noun) hernia of the cornea | - |
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keratoconjunctivitis | (noun) inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva | - |
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keratoconus | (noun) abnormal cone-shaped protrusion of the cornea of the eye; can be treated by epikeratophakia | - |
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keratoderma | (noun) any skin disorder consisting of a growth that appears horny | Synonyms: keratodermia |
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keratodermia | (noun) any skin disorder consisting of a growth that appears horny | Synonyms: keratoderma |
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keratohyalin | (noun) hyaline in the large granules of the stratum granulosum | - |
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keratoiritis | (noun) inflammation of the cornea and the iris of the eye | - |
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keratomalacia | (noun) softening and drying and ulceration of the cornea resulting from vitamin A deficiency; symptom of cystic fibrosis or sprue | - |
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keratomycosis | (noun) fungal infection of the cornea | - |
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keratonosis | (noun) any abnormal condition of the outer skin (epidermis) | - |
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keratonosus | (noun) any disease of the cornea | - |
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keratoplasty | (noun) a surgical procedure in which part or all of a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by healthy corneal tissue from a donor | Synonyms: corneal graft, corneal transplant |
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keratoscleritis | (noun) inflammation of the cornea and sclera of the eye | - |
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keratoscope | (noun) medical instrument to examine the cornea in order to detect irregularities in its anterior surface | - |
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keratoscopy | (noun) examination of the cornea with a keratoscope to detect irregularities in its anterior surface | - |
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keratosis | (noun) a skin condition marked by an overgrowth of layers of horny skin | - |
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keratotomy | (noun) surgical incision into the cornea | - |
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kerb | (noun) an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter) | Synonyms: curb, curbing |
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kerbstone | (noun) a paving stone forming part of a curb | Synonyms: curbstone |
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kerchief | (noun) a square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck | - |
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kerfuffle | (noun) a disorderly outburst or tumult | Synonyms: commotion, disruption, disturbance, flutter, hoo-ha, hoo-hah, hurly burly, to-do |
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kerion | (noun) ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard that usually results in a swelling that is covered with pustules and oozes fluid | - |
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kerite | (noun) a compound in which tar or asphalt combined with animal or vegetable oils is vulcanized by sulphur, the product closely resembling rubber. | - |
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kern | (noun) the part of a metal type that projects beyond its body | - |
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kernel | (noun) the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience | Synonyms: center, centre, core, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, marrow, meat, nitty-gritty, nub, pith, substance, sum |
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(noun) a single whole grain of a cereal | - |
(noun) the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone | Synonyms: meat |
kernicterus | (noun) an abnormal accumulation of bile pigment in the brain and other nerve tissue; causes yellow staining and tissue damage | - |
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kernite | (noun) a light soft mineral consisting of hydrated sodium borate in crystalline form; an important source of boron | - |
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kerosene | (noun) a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters | Synonyms: coal oil, kerosine, lamp oil |
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kerosine | (noun) a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters | Synonyms: coal oil, kerosene, lamp oil |
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kerugma | (noun) preaching the gospel of Christ in the manner of the early church | Synonyms: kerygma |
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kerygma | (noun) preaching the gospel of Christ in the manner of the early church | Synonyms: kerugma |
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