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Callus
01
calo, endurecimento da pele
an area of skin that has turned hard and rough by being constantly exposed to friction
Exemplos
The weightlifter 's palms were covered in thick calluses from lifting heavy weights.
As palmas das mãos do halterofilista estavam cobertas de calos grossos de levantar pesos pesados.
His hands bore calluses from years of playing the guitar.
Suas mãos tinham calos de anos tocando violão.
02
a localized thickening of plant tissue, often appearing as a stiff or hardened protuberance
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
The gardener callused the cut end of the stem before grafting.
Callus the stem tips before inserting them into the soil.
Árvore Lexical
callosity
callus
