callus in Portuguese
callus in Portuguese is calo, calejar, encalecer — callus means a hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.
callus in Portuguese
calo
calejar
(intransitive) To form such hardened tissue.
encalecer
(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 Portuguese?
"callus" in Portuguese is calo, calejar, encalecer. 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 Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "callus": calo, calejar, encalecer.
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