keratotic
|ker-a-tot-ic|
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/ˌkɛrəˈtɒtɪk/
relating to keratosis
Etymology
Etymology Information
'keratotic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'keratos,' where 'kerat-' meant 'horn' or 'horny tissue.'
Historical Evolution
'keratos' transformed into the medical term 'keratosis,' and eventually became the adjective 'keratotic' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'horn-like' structures, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to keratosis.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by keratosis, a condition marked by an overgrowth of keratin on the skin.
The patient was diagnosed with a keratotic lesion on the skin.
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Last updated: 2025/04/18 00:45