kerat-

1 of 2

combining form (1)

variants or kerato-
: cornea
keratitis

cerat-

2 of 2

combining form (2)

variants or cerato- or less commonly kerat- or kerato-
1
: horn : horny
Ceratodos
2
usually kerat- or kerato- : cornea
keratitis

Word History

Etymology

Combining form (1)

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Greek kerato-, keras horn — more at horn

Combining form (2)

New Latin, from Greek kerat-, kerato-, from keras horn

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“Kerat-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kerat-. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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