English Explanatory Dictionary

keroid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A thick overgrowth of tissue on severe burns.
  2. Thick horn-like scar tissue.
  3. A kerosene dispersion of carbon black for spraying tires before vulcanization to obtain high gloss and to facilitate removal from the mold.
adj
  1. Horn-like; keratinous.

Word forms

keroid keroids

Etymology

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

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