callus
ca
ˈkæ
llus
ləs
lēs
British pronunciation
/kˈæləs/

Definition und Bedeutung von „callus“ im Englischen

01

Schwiele, Hornhaut

an area of skin that has turned hard and rough by being constantly exposed to friction
callus definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
The gardener 's hands had calluses from digging and planting in the soil.
Die Hände des Gärtners hatten Schwielen vom Graben und Pflanzen in der Erde.
02

a localized thickening of plant tissue, often appearing as a stiff or hardened protuberance

example
Beispiele
The callus serves as a structural support for the flower's reproductive parts.
03

bony tissue that forms at the site of a fractured bone during the healing process

example
Beispiele
The fracture healed well, with a visible callus bridging the gap.
to callus
01

to form a localized thickening of tissue

example
Beispiele
The wound on the stem will callus over in a few days.
02

to cause a callus to form on a plant or plant tissue

example
Beispiele
The plant was treated to callus the damaged areas for protection.
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