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). keraˈphyllousa.Med., consisting of horny laminae (Syd. Soc.Lex.) ˈkeratome=keratotome: see kerato-; hence keˈratomy, keratotomy.1811Pinkerton Petral. II. 51 Keralite, with Chlorite... This combination often forms the green keralite.1874Lawson Dis. Eye 160 Having made the section..either with a large keratome or with Graefe's cataract knife.