keratoscleritis
— Noun
– English
~ inflammation of the cornea and sclera of the eye
keratoscope
— Noun
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~ medical instrument to examine the cornea in order to detect irregularities in its anterior surface
keratoscopy
— Noun
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~ examination of the cornea with a keratoscope to detect irregularities in its anterior surface
keratosis
— Noun
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~ a skin condition marked by an overgrowth of layers of horny skin
keratosis follicularis
— Noun
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~ a rare hereditary condition marked by dark crusted patches (sometimes containing pus)
keratosis blennorrhagica
— Noun
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~ skin disease characterized by a scaly rash on the palms and soles; associated with Reiter's syndrome
keratotomy
— Noun
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~ surgical incision into the cornea
kerb
— Noun
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~ an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
kerb crawler
— Noun
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~ someone who drives slowly along the curb seeking sex from prostitutes or other women
kerbala
— Noun
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~ a city of central Iraq to the south of Baghdad; a holy city for Shiite Muslims because it is the site of the tomb of Mohammed's grandson who was killed there in 680
kerbela
— Noun
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~ a city of central Iraq to the south of Baghdad; a holy city for Shiite Muslims because it is the site of the tomb of Mohammed's grandson who was killed there in 680
kerbstone
— Noun
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~ a paving stone forming part of a curb
kerchief
— Noun
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~ a square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck
Kerensky
— Noun
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~ Russian revolutionary who was head of state after Nicholas II abdicated but was overthrown by the Bolsheviks (1881-1970)
kerfuffle
— Noun
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~ a disorderly outburst or tumult; "they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused"
kerion
— Noun
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~ ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard that usually results in a swelling that is covered with pustules and oozes fluid
Kern
— Noun
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~ United States composer of musical comedies (1885-1945)
kern
— Noun
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~ the part of a metal type that projects beyond its body
kernel
— Noun
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~ the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone; "black walnut kernels are difficult to get out of the shell"
kernel
— Noun
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~ a single whole grain of a cereal; "a kernel of corn"