Callosity

/kalˈɒsɪti/

/kælˈɑːsɪɾi/

Callosity

an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)

synonyms : callus

devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness

Examples

1. Baby whales are born without any callosities, but they start to develop within a few months.

2. But here’s the thing: whale callosities are naturally gray.

3. Those white spots are called callosities because, well, they’re basically calluses.

4. One lives in deep pits in callosities, while the other one hangs out in more open spots.