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Callus
01
an area of skin that has turned hard and rough by being constantly exposed to friction
02
(botany) an isolated thickening of tissue, especially a stiff protuberance on the lip of an orchid
03
bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone
Example
His hands bore calluses from years of playing the guitar.
The gardener's hands had calluses from digging and planting in the soil.
She developed a callus on her foot after wearing tight shoes for too long.
The weightlifter's palms were covered in thick calluses from lifting heavy weights.
He treated his calluses with a special cream to keep his hands smooth.
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