What is another word for callosity?

Pronunciation: [kalˈɒsɪti] (IPA)

Callosity refers to a thickened and hardened area of skin or tissue that results from continuous pressure and friction. Some synonyms for callosity include corn, callus, keratosis or keratoma, thickening, hypertrophy, and induration. Corn and callus are more commonly used to describe callosities on the feet, hands, or fingers. Keratosis or keratoma may refer to a rough, scaly patch of skin caused by sun damage or other factors. Thickening, hypertrophy, and induration are medical terms that describe the thickening and hardening of skin or tissues caused by conditions such as arthritis or other chronic diseases. It's important to seek medical attention for any persistent callosities, particularly those that are painful or bleeding, to avoid complications and to manage underlying conditions.

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What are the hypernyms for Callosity?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • hypernyms for callosity (as nouns)

What are the hyponyms for Callosity?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for callosity (as nouns)

Usage examples for Callosity

"Man," Phineas once replied, "don't you see that you're breaking a heart which, in spite of its apparent rugosity and callosity, is as tender as a new-made mother's?
"The Rough Road"
William John Locke
But how blind this intelligence is at times, or how wanting in judgment, may be seen when it tries to develop a callosity upon the foot as a result of the friction of the shoe, and overdoes the matter and produces the corn.
"Ways of Nature"
John Burroughs
In the case of the Macartney marriage I suspect this to have been the only kind-a kind of callosity, protective and numbing.
"Love and Lucy"
Maurice Henry Hewlett

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