callus

Meanings

• noun

  A thickened area of skin that results from repeated pressure or friction.

  - "After walking long distances, I developed calluses on the soles of my feet."
  - "The violinist had calluses on her fingers from hours of practice."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with callus
muss , fuss , duss , huss

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Variants

List of all variants of callus that leads to same result
calli , callus , calluses , callused , callusing

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'callosus', meaning rough or harsh.

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Trivia

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1. Calluses contain more nerve endings than regular skin, which is why they can be sensitive.

2. Calluses help protect the skin from further damage and prevent blisters.

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Related Concepts

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1. Corn: A type of callus that forms on the toes and can be painful.

2. Plant callus: A mass of undifferentiated plant cells that can grow into a new plant.

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Culture

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Calluses have been depicted in various forms of art and literature, often symbolizing endurance or strength.

How to Memorize "callus"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thick, rough patch on the skin, formed from repeated friction or pressure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate calluses with toughness and endurance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Calluses are tough and endure' to remember the definition.

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