keratographymedical diagnostic imaging of the cornea
keratohyalinA protein structure found in granules in the stratum granulosum of the epidermis, which may be involved in keratinization, and in Hassall corpuscles in the thymus.
keratohyalineRelating to or composed of keratohyalin.
keratoidOf a cusp, having its two branches curving in opposite directions.
KeratolA kind of imitation leather used in bookbinding.
keratomileusisImprovement of the refractive state of the cornea, performed by cutting a thin hinged flap in the front surface of the eye and lifting it to access the cornea.
keratophyreA compact porphyritic rock composed of alkali-feldspars and diopside, and possibly including quartz.
keratopigmentationThe process of tattooing the cornea to permanently change the colour of the human iris (the coloured portion of the eye), usually done for cosmetic purposes.
keraunographyThe study of keraunographs (figures or pictures impressed by lightning upon the human body or elsewhere).
keraunomedicineThe medical study of lightning injuries and casualties.
keraunoparalysisTransient weakness in limbs following a lightning strike, often associated with cold, mottled skin.
keraunopathyThe pathology of lightning; the scientific study of the effects of lightning on living things, with emphasis on its anatomic and functional effects.
keraunophobiaAn abnormal fear of thunder and lightning.
keraunophoneA radio-based device that generates sound corresponding to distant lightning flashes.
KerawaraAn island in the Duke of York Islands in the Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea.
kerbTo damage vehicle wheels or tyres by running into or over a pavement kerb.
kerchunkerSomeone who briefly presses their "Push-to-Talk" (PTT) microphone button to transmit a signal; the user does not speak, they only activate a repeater so they can hear the automated confirmation tone or "squelch tail."
kerchunkingThe act of briefly pressing a radio's push-to-talk (PTT) button to trigger a repeater, just to hear its response tone or confirm one's radio is in range.
kereA reading that in the traditional Jewish mode of reading the Hebrew Bible is substituted for one actually standing in the consonantal text, with the consonants of the word or phrase to be read being usually given in the margin and the vowel points being inserted in the text (if the text is vocalized).
Kerebea language spoken on Ukerewe Island, Tanzania
KerewoA Papuan language of southern Papua New Guinea.
KerewongA locality in the Port Macquarie-Hastings council area, north eastern New South Wales, Australia.
kerfThe act of cutting or carving something; a stroke or slice.
kerfingA thin strip of wood kerfed to allow easy bending and then glued inside the body of a string instrument along the rim between its two abutting sides to reinforce the joint.
kerionA response condition to a fungal ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard accompanied by secondary bacterial infection, usually presenting itself as raised, spongy lesions.
keriorrheaThe discharge of orange-coloured, waxy diarrhoea following the consumption of oilfish or escolar
KeristanOf or relating to Kerista, a utopian community started in New York City in 1956, based on the ideals of polyfidelity and the creation of intentional communities.
keriteA compound in which tar or asphalt combined with animal or vegetable oils is vulcanized by sulphur, the product closely resembling rubber; formerly used as an insulating material in telegraphy.