callus

[ˈkæləs]

callus Definition

  • 1a thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, especially in an area that has been subjected to friction
  • 2a hard protective layer formed over a plant tissue in response to injury or pressure

Using callus: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "callus" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The guitarist's fingers had calluses from playing so much.

  • Example

    The hiker's feet developed calluses from walking long distances.

  • Example

    The tree's bark formed a callus over the wound.

  • Example

    The plant's stem developed a callus where it was cut.

callus Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with callus

  • a tool or substance used to remove thickened skin on the feet

    Example

    She used a callus remover to smooth out the rough skin on her heels.

  • a technique used in plant tissue culture to produce undifferentiated cells or tissues

    Example

    The researchers used plant callus culture to study the effects of different growth hormones on cell differentiation.

  • the process of stimulating undifferentiated cells to form a callus

    Example

    The scientists used a hormone treatment to induce callus formation in the plant tissue.

Origins of callus

from Latin 'callum', meaning 'hard skin'

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Summary: callus in Brief

A 'callus' [ˈkæləs] is a thickened and hardened area of skin or soft tissue that results from friction or pressure. It can also refer to a hard protective layer formed over a plant tissue in response to injury or pressure. Examples include calluses on a guitarist's fingers or a tree's bark, and phrases like 'callus remover' or 'plant callus culture.'

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