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Definition of Clavus
1. Noun. A hard thickening of the skin (especially on the top or sides of the toes) caused by the pressure of ill-fitting shoes.
Definition of Clavus
1. n. A callous growth, esp. one the foot; a corn.
Definition of Clavus
1. a horny thickening of the skin [n -VI]
Medical Definition of Clavus
1. 1. A small conical callosity caused by pressure over a bony prominence, usually on a toe. Synonym: corn, heloma. 2. Obsolete term for a condition resulting from healing of a granuloma of the foot in yaws, in which a core falls out, leaving an erosion. Origin: L. A nail, wart, corn (05 Mar 2000)
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