Definitions for: Keratose

Webster (1913) Definition: Ker"a*tose`, n. [Gr. ke`ras, -atos, horn.] (Physiol.
Chem.)
A tough, horny animal substance entering into the composition
of the skeleton of sponges, and other invertebrates; --
called also keratode.

Ker"a*tose`, a. (Zo["o]l.)
Containing hornlike fibers or fibers of keratose; belonging
to the Keratosa.