callus in German
callus in German is Schwiele, Hornhaut, Kallus — callus means a hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.
callus in German
Schwiele
Hornhaut
Kallus
Kallus
(botany) The new formation over the end of a cutting, before it puts out rootlets.
verhornen
(intransitive) To form such hardened tissue.
What does "callus" mean?
- noun A hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.
- 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.
- noun The new formation over the end of a cutting, before it puts out rootlets.
- noun In orchids, a fleshy outgrowth from the labellum.
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What is "callus" in German?
"callus" in German is Schwiele, Hornhaut, Kallus. callus means: A hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.
Are there other ways to say "callus" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "callus": Schwiele, Hornhaut, Kallus, verhornen.
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