Callosities

Callosities
Callosity Cal*los"i*ty, n.; pl. {Callosities}. [L. callasitas; cf. F. calost['e].] A hard or thickened spot or protuberance; a hardening and thickening of the skin or bark of a part, eps. as a result of continued pressure or friction. [1913 Webster] ||

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