from Gr. κέρας horn, occas. used in combination in place of KERATO-, as Keracele [Gr. κήλη tumor], a horny tumor of the external surface of the hoof of the horse (Syd. Soc. Lex., 1887). Keralite [-LITE], hornstone. Keraphyllite [Gr. φύλλον leaf], a variety of hornblende (Watts, Dict. Chem., 1865–72). Keraphyllous a. Med., consisting of horny laminae (Syd. Soc. Lex.) Keratome = keratotome: see KERATO-; hence Keratomy, 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.
