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callosity

cal·lo·sity

uncommon

noun

1.

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

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Origin

From Middle English callosite, collositee, calosite, from Anglo-Norman calosité (compare Old French chalosité), from Latin callōsitās, equivalent to callous + -ity.

Phrases

  • ischial callosity

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