Callus
English Meaning
Same as Callosity
- A localized thickening and enlargement of the horny layer of the skin. Also called callosity.
- The hard bony tissue that develops around the ends of a fractured bone during healing.
- Botany Undifferentiated tissue that develops on or around an injured or cut plant surface or in tissue culture.
- Botany The hardened, sometimes sharp base of the floret of certain grasses.
- To form or develop such hardened tissue. See Usage Note at callous.