Callus
01
굳은살, 피부 경화
an area of skin that has turned hard and rough by being constantly exposed to friction
예시들
The weightlifter 's palms were covered in thick calluses from lifting heavy weights.
역도 선수의 손바닥은 무거운 중량을 들어 올린 탓에 두꺼운 굳은살로 덮여 있었다.
His hands bore calluses from years of playing the guitar.
여러 해 동안 기타를 연주한 그의 손에는 굳은살이 박혀 있었다.
02
a localized thickening of plant tissue, often appearing as a stiff or hardened protuberance
예시들
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
예시들
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
예시들
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
예시들
The gardener callused the cut end of the stem before grafting.
Callus the stem tips before inserting them into the soil.
