Callus ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Callus ( noun )

1. A thickening of the skin caused by repeated friction or pressure, often resulting in a rough, hard area.
2. A thickened area of the epidermis (the outermost layer of the skin) that forms as a response to pressure or friction.

Origin:

The word "callus" was first used in english in the late 16th century, and is derived from the latin word callus, meaning "hard skin" or "callosity."

Examples:

1. He had a callus on his hand from playing guitar.
2. She had a callus on her heel from wearing new shoes.
3. The callus on his foot made it difficult to wear shoes.
4. The callus on her hand was a result of excessive hand-washing.
5. The callus was painful when pressed.

(As a verb)

Callus ( verb )

1. A thickening of the skin caused by repeated friction or pressure, often resulting in a rough, hard area.
2. A thickened area of the epidermis (the outermost layer of the skin) that forms as a response to pressure or friction.

Origin:

The word "callus" was first used in english in the late 16th century, and is derived from the latin word callus, meaning "hard skin" or "callosity."

Examples:

1. He had a callus on his hand from playing guitar.
2. She had a callus on her heel from wearing new shoes.
3. The callus on his foot made it difficult to wear shoes.
4. The callus on her hand was a result of excessive hand-washing.
5. The callus was painful when pressed.