Keratogenous
[ker-uh-toj-uh-nuh s] /ˌkɛr əˈtɒdʒ ə nəs/
adjective
1.
producing horn or a horny substance.
/ˌkɛrəˈtɒdʒɪnəs/
adjective
1.
developing or causing the growth of horny tissue
keratogenous ker·a·tog·e·nous (kěr’ə-tŏj’ə-nəs)
adj.
Relating to or causing the growth of cells that form horny tissue.
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