Callus
01
タコ, 角質
an area of skin that has turned hard and rough by being constantly exposed to friction
例
The weightlifter 's palms were covered in thick calluses from lifting heavy weights.
重量挙げ選手の手のひらは、重い重量を持ち上げたことで厚いタコで覆われていた。
His hands bore calluses from years of playing the guitar.
長年ギターを弾いたことで、彼の手にはタコができていた。
02
a localized thickening of plant tissue, often appearing as a stiff or hardened protuberance
例
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
例
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
例
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
例
The gardener callused the cut end of the stem before grafting.
Callus the stem tips before inserting them into the soil.
