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callus

UK/'kælәs/US
GREA1

Definitions

n.

A hardened, thickened area of skin caused by repeated friction; also, bony tissue formed during bone healing.

老茧,胼胝;(骨折愈合时的)骨痂

v.

To form a hardened area of skin or tissue.

形成老茧;长出愈合组织

Root Breakdown

Loanword
callusother
=callus

Common Collocations

  • 1.thick callus厚老茧
  • 2.callus removal老茧去除
  • 3.skin callus皮肤老茧

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Working in the garden gave him calluses on his hands.

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