keratoconus

ker·a·to·co·nus

K k

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ker-uh-toh-koh-nuh s]
- /ˌkɛr ə toʊˈkoʊ nəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ker-uh-toh-koh-nuh s]
- /ˌkɛr ə toʊˈkoʊ nəs/

Definitions of keratoconus word

noun plural keratoconus a degenerative condition characterized by conical protrusion of the cornea and irregular astigmatism. 1
noun keratoconus (pathology) A degenerative non-inflammatory disorder of the eye in which structural changes within the cornea cause it to thin and change to a more conical shape than its normal even curve. 1
noun keratoconus an abnormal conical bulging of a cornea causing impaired vision or blindness: thought to be an inherited disorder 0

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Origin of keratoconus

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; kerato- + Latin cōnus cone

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keratoconus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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