noun

callus

Callus (noun) means a hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.

noun

A hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.

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.

The new formation over the end of a cutting, before it puts out rootlets.

In orchids, a fleshy outgrowth from the labellum.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin callum (“hard skin”). Displaced Old English wearr.

Rhymes for callus

phallus

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of callus?

"callus" (noun) means a hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.

What are the different meanings of callus?

"callus" has 3 main meanings: 1. A hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use; 2. 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; 3. The new formation over the end of a cutting, before it puts out rootlets.