callosity

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callosity
n. hardened area of skin; hardness of heart, insensitivity

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Callosity
A callosity is another name for callus, a piece of skin that has become thickened as a result of repeated contact and friction.

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callosity

Noun
1. an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)
(synonym) callus
(hypernym) hardening
(hyponym) corn, clavus


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Callosity
(n.)
A hard or thickened spot or protuberance; a hardening and thickening of the skin or bark of a part, eps. as a result of continued pressure or friction.
  

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