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Definition of Callus
1. Verb. Cause a callus to form on. "The long march had callused his feet"
2. Noun. An area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot).
Generic synonyms: Hardening
Specialized synonyms: Clavus, Corn
Derivative terms: Callous
3. Verb. Form a callus or calluses. "His foot callused"
4. Noun. Bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone.
5. Noun. (botany) an isolated thickening of tissue, especially a stiff protuberance on the lip of an orchid.
Definition of Callus
1. n. Same as Callosity
Definition of Callus
1. Noun. A hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use. ¹
2. Verb. (intransitive) To form such hardened tissue ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Callus
1. to form a hard growth [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
Medical Definition of Callus
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