keratinous

[ kuh-rat-n-uh s ]
/ kəˈræt n əs /

adjective

composed of or resembling keratin; horny.

Origin of keratinous

First recorded in 1895–1900; keratin + -ous

Medical definitions for keratinous

keratinous
[ kə-rătn-əs ]

adj.

Relating to or resembling keratin.
Horny.