horny structure

Noun
  1. Any rigid body structure composed primarily of keratin (synset 105589145)
    is a type of: anatomical structure, bodily structure, body structure, complex body part, structure - a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing and its construction and arrangement
    subtypes:
    • hoof - the horny covering of the end of the foot in ungulate mammals
    • claw - sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
    • nail - horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
    same as: unguis

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