callus
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ˈkæ
llus
ləs
lēs
British pronunciation
/kˈæləs/

Definiția și sensul cuvântului „callus” în engleză

01

bătătură, piele îngroșată

an area of skin that has turned hard and rough by being constantly exposed to friction
callus definition and meaning
example
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The weightlifter 's palms were covered in thick calluses from lifting heavy weights.
Palmele halterofilului erau acoperite cu bătături groase de la ridicarea greutăților mari.
His hands bore calluses from years of playing the guitar.
Mâinile lui aveau bătături de la ani de cântat la chitară.
02

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

example
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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

example
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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

example
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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

example
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The gardener callused the cut end of the stem before grafting.
Callus the stem tips before inserting them into the soil.
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