Callus: meaning, definitions and examples

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callus

 

[ หˆkรฆlษ™s ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

on skin

A thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, especially caused by repeated friction or pressure.

Synonyms

bunion, callosity, corn

Examples of usage

  • The callus on his hand showed where he had been working hard.
  • She developed a callus on her foot after walking long distances.
Context #2 | Noun

in plants

A toughened area on a plant, especially a tree, caused by friction or pressure.

Synonyms

hardened tissue, scar

Examples of usage

  • The callus on the tree trunk formed after being rubbed by a rope.
  • The gardener noticed a callus on the stem of the plant.
Context #3 | Verb

medical

To form a callus on the skin or soft tissue.

Synonyms

harden, thicken

Examples of usage

  • The wound will callus over time and heal properly.
  • The doctor explained that the broken bone would callus as part of the healing process.

Translations

Translations of the word "callus" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น calo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคฒเคตเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schwiele

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kapalan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะทะพะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odcisk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŸใ“ (ใŸใ“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท callositรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ callo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nasฤฑr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตณ์€์‚ด (gudeunsal)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณู…ุงุฑ ุงู„ู‚ุฏู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mozol

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mozol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่€่Œง (lวŽo jiวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพulj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sigg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฑั‹ั€ัˆะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒกแƒ˜ (kalusi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qabar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ callo

Word origin

The word 'callus' originated in the mid-16th century from the Latin word 'callosus', meaning 'hard-skinned'. It was initially used in the context of skin hardening. Over time, the term expanded to include the toughened areas on plants as well. The verb form of 'callus' emerged in medical terminology to describe the process of skin or tissue healing by forming a callus. Today, 'callus' is commonly used in both medical and everyday language to refer to hardened or thickened areas.

See also: call, caller, calling, callous, calls, recall.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,732, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.