GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Kerat/o means ____ ?
A
ear wax
B
hard
C
hard/cornea
D
black
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What does kerato-mean? Kerato-is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “horn” or “cornea.” The cornea is the transparent front part of the eyeball. It is used in some scientific and medical terms, including in ophthalmology and dermatology.

Detailed explanation-2: -1st Root Word: kerat/o. 1st Root Definition: cornea; hard; horny tissue.

Detailed explanation-3: -Medical terms related to the cornea often start with the prefix “kerat-” from the Greek word , horn.

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