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38 Nouns That Start With KER

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keratalgia (noun) pain in the cornea
keratectasia (noun) abnormal bulging of the cornea of the eye
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
keratinisation (noun) organic process by which keratin is deposited in cells and the cells become horny (as in nails and hair) Synonyms: keratinization
keratinization (noun) organic process by which keratin is deposited in cells and the cells become horny (as in nails and hair) Synonyms: keratinisation
keratitis (noun) inflammation of the cornea causing watery painful eyes and blurred vision
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
keratocele (noun) hernia of the cornea
keratoconjunctivitis (noun) inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva
keratoconus (noun) abnormal cone-shaped protrusion of the cornea of the eye; can be treated by epikeratophakia
keratoderma (noun) any skin disorder consisting of a growth that appears horny Synonyms: keratodermia
keratodermia (noun) any skin disorder consisting of a growth that appears horny Synonyms: keratoderma
keratohyalin (noun) hyaline in the large granules of the stratum granulosum
keratoiritis (noun) inflammation of the cornea and the iris of the eye
keratomalacia (noun) softening and drying and ulceration of the cornea resulting from vitamin A deficiency; symptom of cystic fibrosis or sprue
keratomycosis (noun) fungal infection of the cornea
keratonosis (noun) any abnormal condition of the outer skin (epidermis)
keratonosus (noun) any disease of the cornea
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
keratoscleritis (noun) inflammation of the cornea and sclera of the eye
keratoscope (noun) medical instrument to examine the cornea in order to detect irregularities in its anterior surface
keratoscopy (noun) examination of the cornea with a keratoscope to detect irregularities in its anterior surface
keratosis (noun) a skin condition marked by an overgrowth of layers of horny skin
keratotomy (noun) surgical incision into the cornea
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
kerbstone (noun) a paving stone forming part of a curb Synonyms: curbstone
kerchief (noun) a square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck
kerfuffle (noun) a disorderly outburst or tumult Synonyms: commotion, disruption, disturbance, flutter, hoo-ha, hoo-hah, hurly burly, to-do
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
kerite (noun) a compound in which tar or asphalt combined with animal or vegetable oils is vulcanized by sulphur, the product closely resembling rubber.
kern (noun) the part of a metal type that projects beyond its body
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
(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
kernite (noun) a light soft mineral consisting of hydrated sodium borate in crystalline form; an important source of boron
kerosene (noun) a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters Synonyms: coal oil, kerosine, lamp oil
kerosine (noun) a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters Synonyms: coal oil, kerosene, lamp oil
kerugma (noun) preaching the gospel of Christ in the manner of the early church Synonyms: kerygma
kerygma (noun) preaching the gospel of Christ in the manner of the early church Synonyms: kerugma

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