Callus
A callus is an area of thickened skin that forms as a response to repeated friction, pressure, or other irritation. Since repeated contact is required, calluses are most often found on feet because of frequent walking and poorly fitting footwear. While they can be perceived as being unsightly, calluses are generally not harmful, but if neglected for long periods may sometimes lead to other problems, such as a skin ulceration or infection, or cause the sufferer to try and offload the affected painful area, which can place excessive stress on the asymptomatic side.
Rubbing that is too frequent or forceful will cause blisters as opposed to calluses to form.
Callous (adjective)
Emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.
“She was so callous that she could criticise a cancer patient for wearing a wig.”
Callous (adjective)
Having calluses.
Callous (noun)
alternative form of callus
Callus (noun)
A hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.
Callus (noun)
The material of repair in fractures of bone; a substance exuded at the site of fracture, which is at first soft or cartilaginous in consistency, but is ultimately converted into true bone and unites the fragments into a single piece.
Callus (noun)
The new formation over the end of a cutting, before it puts out rootlets.
Callus (verb)
To form such hardened tissue.
Callous (adjective)
showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others
“his callous comments about the murder made me shiver”
Callous (noun)
variant spelling of callus
Callus (noun)
a thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, especially in an area that has been subjected to friction.
Callus (noun)
the bony healing tissue which forms around the ends of broken bone.
Callus (noun)
a hard formation of tissue, especially new tissue formed over a wound
“the exposed surface will quickly form healing callus”