Keratose


[ker-uh-tohs] /ˈkɛr əˌtoʊs/

adjective
1.
having a skeleton formed of horny fibers, as certain sponges.
noun
2.
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/ˈkɛrəˌtəʊs; -ˌtəʊz/
adjective
1.
(esp of certain sponges) having a horny skeleton

keratose ker·a·tose (kěr’ə-tōs’)
adj.
Relating to or characterized by keratosis.

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