kera-
(ˈkɛrə)
from Gr. κέρας horn, occas. used in combination in place of kerato-, as keracele (ˈkɛrəsiːl), [Gr. κήλη tumour], a horny tumour of the external surface of the hoof of the horse (Syd. Soc. Lex. 1887). ˈkeralite [-lite], hornstone. keraˈphyllite [Gr. ϕύλλον leaf], a variety of hornblende (Watts Dict. Chem. 1865–72). keraˈphyllous a. Med., consisting of horny laminae (Syd. Soc. Lex.) ˈkeratome = keratotome: see kerato-; hence keˈratomy, keratotomy.
| 1811 Pinkerton Petral. II. 51 Keralite, with Chlorite... This combination often forms the green keralite. 1874 Lawson Dis. Eye 160 Having made the section..either with a large keratome or with Graefe's cataract knife. |