keratogenous
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keratogenous
[ker″ah-toj´ĕ-nus]giving rise to a growth of horny material.
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ker·a·tog·e·nous
(ker'ă-toj'ĕ-nŭs),Causing a growth of cells that produce keratin and result in the formation of horny tissue, such as fingernails, scales, feathers, etc.
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ker·a·tog·e·nous
(ker'ă-toj'ĕ-nŭs)Causing a growth of cells that produce keratin and result in the formation of horny tissue (e.g., fingernails, scales, and feathers).
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