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Noun
/kəˈläsitē/,
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callosities, plural;
  1. A thickened and hardened part of the skin; a callus

  1. (callosity) an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)
  2. (callosity) unfeelingness: devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness
  3. A callus (or callosity) is an especially toughened area of skin which has become relatively thick and hard in response to repeated friction, pressure, or other irritation. Rubbing that is too frequent or forceful will cause blisters rather than allow calluses to form. ...
  4. A callosity is another name for callus, a piece of skin that has become thickened as a result of repeated contact and friction.
  5. (callosity) A callus; A callous demeanour; insensitivity or hardheartedness
  6. (callosity) a thickened and hardened swelling on the surface of an organ.
  7. (callosity) A patch of rough thickened skin on the head of a right whale, often infested with whale lice.
  8. (callosity) callosité / durillon / induration