1. of, relating to, or containing keratin; having a horny or horn-like texture or composition
Usage: technical; biology

Examples

• The keratose layer of skin provides protection against environmental damage.
• Keratose structures in birds' beaks are made primarily of keratin.
• The keratose plates on the turtle's shell are composed of hardened protein.
• Dermatologists study keratose growths to understand skin conditions.
• The keratose nature of nails makes them resistant to wear.