keratode

Meanings

• noun

  A type of calcified structure found in the skin, particularly in the cornea and nails.

  - "The keratode in the human eye protects it from external damage."
  - "Dermatologists often examine the keratodes on the fingernails to diagnose various health conditions."

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Variants

List of all variants of keratode that leads to same result
keratoses , keratosis , keratotic

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Etymology

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From Greek 'kerato-' (wax, horn) + 'ode' (form, shape)

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Trivia

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1. The term 'keratode' is derived from the Greek words 'kerato-' (wax, horn) and 'ode' (form, shape).

2. The human body contains about 20 square feet of skin, and the keratodes in the skin protect it from external damage.

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Related Concepts

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1. cornea: The transparent front part of the eye that protects the iris and pupil.

2. nail: A hard, protective covering on the tips of fingers and toes.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, the Keratoids were a race of monstrous, one-horned giants.

How to Memorize "keratode"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a hard, protective structure in the skin, such as a nail or the cornea.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the protective structures in the body, such as nails and the cornea.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word as 'kerato-' meaning 'wax, horn' and 'ode' meaning 'form, shape'.

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