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callus

Syllabification: (cal·lus)
Pronunciation: /ˈkaləs/
(also callous)
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Definition of callus

noun

  • a thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, especially in an area that has been subjected to friction.
  • Medicine the bony healing tissue that forms around the ends of broken bone.
  • Botany a hard formation of tissue, especially new tissue formed over a wound.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin callus (more commonly callum) 'hardened skin'

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