Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kerat
prefix
ker-at
Definition
A prefix derived from the Greek word ‘kerat-‘, meaning ‘horn’.
Examples
- For example, ‘keratitis’ refers to the inflammation of the cornea.
- ‘Keratoplasty’ is a surgical procedure to restore the transparency of the cornea.
Meaning
Used in medical terms to refer to anything that is related to the cornea of the eye or to horn-like structures in animals.
Synonyms
- corneal (related to the cornea)
- horny (referring to horn-like structures)
