Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

keroid

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
keroid
IPA
11
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A thick overgrowth of tissue on severe burns.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Thick horn-like scar tissue.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A kerosene dispersion of carbon black for spraying tires before vulcanization to obtain high gloss and to facilitate removal from the mold.

Countable; Uncountable

adj

Horn-like; keratinous.

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek κέρας (kéras, “horn”) + -oid.

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Questions

What does keroid mean?
A thick overgrowth of tissue on severe burns.
Where does keroid come from?
It is traced to Ancient Greek.

How to pronounce keroid

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