callus

Speech parts

1. callus - Noun

2. callus - Verb

Meaning

Same as Callosity

The material of repair in fractures of bone; a substance exuded at the site of fracture, which is at first soft or cartilaginous in consistence, but is ultimately converted into true bone and unites the fragments into a single piece.

The new formation over the end of a cutting, before it puts out rootlets.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

callosity corn harden develop discipline armor strengthen adjust adapt conform hardness blunt lump bump stun
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Antonyms

prevent damage destroy harm crush disrupt
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Hypernyms

harden scar hardening cicatrice indurate cicatrix

Hyponyms

corn chestnut clavus

Phrases with the word

callus tissue pressure callus

Derivatives

Calli

Anagrams

sulcal

Examples

His foot callused Source: Internet

The long march had callused his feet Source: Internet

And it’s possible I could have a massive blind spot or a thick callus I’m simply unaware of having developed. Source: Internet

If succulent plants are rotting at the base, you may be able to take a cutting from the healthy top section, allow it to callus over, and replant in a regular pot. Source: Internet

I have yet to callus to it all, and I don’t think I ever will, no matter how many more kids I meet or how many more times I have to sing “Let It Go.” Source: Internet

I'm seriously starting to suspect that all these acid-based callus removers are actually making my feet DRIER over time when used excessively. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

calluna Calluna vulgaris callup callus tissue callused calluslike