Synonyms of callus

Noun


1. callosity, callus, hardening

usage: an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)

2. callus, scar, cicatrix, cicatrice

usage: bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone

3. callus, plant process, enation

usage: (botany) an isolated thickening of tissue, especially a stiff protuberance on the lip of an orchid

Verb


1. callus, harden, indurate

usage: cause a callus to form on; "The long march had callused his feet"

2. callus, harden, indurate

usage: form a callus or calluses; "His foot callused"

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