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callus

/ˈkæl.əs/

2 entries

noun

/ˈkæl.əs/C1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее утолщённый или затвердевший участок кожи или растительной ткани, часто возникающий в результате повторяющегося давления, трения или как часть процесса заживления.

A noun referring to a thickened or hardened area of skin or plant tissue, often caused by repeated pressure, friction, or as part of a healing process.

  1. Thickened skinB1formalmedical

    A thickened, hardened area of skin caused by repeated pressure or friction, often on hands or feet.

    ruМозоль

    • He developed a callus on his palm from lifting weights.
    • Wearing tight shoes can cause a callus on the heel.
    • The guitarist had a callus on his fingertip from playing.

    Synonymscallositycornhardeningthickening

  2. Bone healing tissueC1formalmedical

    A mass of bony tissue that forms around the ends of a fractured bone during the healing process.

    ruКостная мозоль

    • The X-ray showed a callus forming around the fracture site.
    • A callus helps stabilize the broken bone as it heals.
    • Doctors monitor the callus development to ensure proper recovery.
  3. Plant tissue growthC2formalscientific

    A localized thickening of plant tissue, often a stiff protuberance, such as on the lip of an orchid.

    ruКаллус (растительная ткань)

    • The orchid's lip had a distinct yellow callus.
    • Botanists study the callus formation in certain plant species.
    • The callus on the flower aids in pollination.
Forms
  • calluses plural form
  • calluses' possessive plural form
  • callus's possessive singular form

verb

/ˈkæl.əs/C1formal
  • ruОбразовывать или развивать затвердевший, утолщенный участок кожи, обычно в результате повторяющегося трения или давления.

A verb meaning to form or develop a hardened, thickened area of skin, typically as a result of repeated friction or pressure.

  1. Cause a callus to form onB2formalmedical

    To cause a thickened, hardened area of skin to develop on a part of the body, typically due to repeated friction or pressure.

    ruВызвать мозоль

    • Years of playing the guitar had callused his fingertips.
    • The constant use of heavy tools callused the worker's palms.
    • Walking barefoot on rough ground can callus the soles of your feet.

    Synonymshardeninduratethickentoughen

  2. Form a callus or callusesB2formalmedical

    To develop a thickened, hardened area of skin as a protective response to repeated friction or pressure.

    ruОгрубеть

    • His hands began to callus after weeks of manual labor.
    • The skin on her feet callused from running long distances.
    • If you keep rowing without gloves, your hands will callus.

    Synonymshardeninduratethickentoughen

Forms
  • callused past participle
  • callused past simple
  • callusing present participle
  • calluses third person singular