callus – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
callus
v.
be covered with callouses, be covered with patches of hardened skin
n.
hardened area of skin; bunch of undifferentiated plant cells that are capable to regenerate a complete plant in some species (Biology)
Callus
A
callus (or
callosity) is a toughened area of
skin which has become relatively thick and hard in response to repeated friction, pressure, or other irritation. Rubbing that is too frequent or forceful will cause
blisters rather than allow calluses to form. Since repeated contact is required, calluses are most often found on feet because of frequent walking. Calluses are generally not harmful, but may sometimes lead to other problems, such as
skin ulceration or
infection.
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callus
Noun
1. an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)
(synonym) callosity
(hypernym) hardening
(hyponym) corn, clavus
2. bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone
(hypernym) scar, cicatrix, cicatrice
(hyponym) chestnut
3. (botany) an isolated thickening of tissue, especially a stiff protuberance on the lip of an orchid
(hypernym) plant process, enation
(classification) botany, phytology
Verb
1. cause a callus to form on; "The long march had callused his feet"
(hypernym) harden, indurate
(derivation) callosity
2. form a callus or calluses; "His foot callused"
(hypernym) harden, indurate
(derivation) callosity
callus
n.
mozol
Callus
(n.)
The new formation over the end of a cutting, before it puts out rootlets.
(n.)
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.
(n.)
Same as Callosity
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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