Keratinous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Keratinous is an adjective meaning Consisting of, or made from keratin.
Meaning
Consisting of, or made from keratin.
Example Sentences
Prum implies that, whatever their morphology, Longisquama’s appendages were not keratinous, whereas in fact, all amniote epidermal appendages consist of keratin ( 2 ).
Synonyms for keratinous
Depending on context, synonyms include keratinaceous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include keratineous, keratinocytic, keratinic, keratinacious, keratohyaline, keratosic.
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