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Callus
01
κάλος, σκληρά δέρμα
an area of skin that has turned hard and rough by being constantly exposed to friction
Παραδείγματα
The weightlifter 's palms were covered in thick calluses from lifting heavy weights.
Οι παλάμες του αρσιβαρίστη ήταν καλυμμένες με παχιά κάλους από το σήκωμα βαρών.
His hands bore calluses from years of playing the guitar.
Τα χέρια του είχαν κάλους από χρόνια παιξίματος κιθάρας.
02
a localized thickening of plant tissue, often appearing as a stiff or hardened protuberance
Παραδείγματα
The orchid developed a callus on the lip of its flower.
Botanists examined the callus on the flower to identify the species.
03
bony tissue that forms at the site of a fractured bone during the healing process
Παραδείγματα
X-rays showed a callus forming around the broken arm.
The doctor explained that a strong callus indicates proper bone healing.
to callus
01
to form a localized thickening of tissue
Παραδείγματα
After repeated friction, the plant stem began to callus naturally.
The gardener noticed that the cut edges of the leaf had started to callus.
02
to cause a callus to form on a plant or plant tissue
Παραδείγματα
The gardener callused the cut end of the stem before grafting.
Callus the stem tips before inserting them into the soil.
Λεξικό Δέντρο
callosity
callus
