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Definition of Callosity
1. Noun. An area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot).
Exact synonyms: Callus
Generic synonyms: Hardening
Specialized synonyms: Clavus, Corn
Derivative terms: Callous, Callus, Callus
Generic synonyms: Hardening
Specialized synonyms: Clavus, Corn
Derivative terms: Callous, Callus, Callus
2. Noun. Devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness.
Exact synonyms: Callousness, Hardness, Insensibility, Unfeelingness
Generic synonyms: Insensitiveness, Insensitivity
Specialized synonyms: Dullness
Derivative terms: Callous, Callous, Hard, Insensible, Unfeeling
Generic synonyms: Insensitiveness, Insensitivity
Specialized synonyms: Dullness
Derivative terms: Callous, Callous, Hard, Insensible, Unfeeling
Definition of Callosity
1. n. A hard or thickened spot or protuberance; a hardening and thickening of the skin or bark of a part, eps. as a result of continued pressure or friction.
Definition of Callosity
1. Noun. A callus ¹
2. Noun. A callous demeanour; insensitivity or hardheartedness ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Callosity
1. [n -TIES]
Medical Definition of Callosity
1. A circumscribed thickening of the keratin layer of the epidermis as a result of repeated friction or intermittent pressure. Synonym: callositas, callus, keratoma, poroma, tyle, tyloma. Origin: L. Fr. Callosus, thick-skinned (05 Mar 2000)
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