Ceratoid

/ˈsɛrətɔɪd/ adjective

Definition

Shaped like a horn or resembling horn in form and structure.

Etymology

From Greek 'keras' (horn) + '-oid' (resembling). A general descriptive term in anatomy and morphology for any structure that has a horn-like appearance.

Kelly Says

The suffix '-oid' is genius because it lets scientists describe things that *look* like something else—so a ceratoid structure looks horny without necessarily being made of horn!

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