callosity
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cal·los·i·ty

noun \ka-ˈlä-sə-tē, kə-\
plural cal·los·i·ties

Definition of CALLOSITY

1
: the quality or state of being callous: as
a : marked or abnormal hardness and thickness
b : lack of feeling or capacity for emotion
2
: callus 1

First Known Use of CALLOSITY

1578

cal·los·i·ty

noun \ka-ˈläs-ət-ē, kə-\   (Medical Dictionary)
plural cal·los·i·ties

Medical Definition of CALLOSITY

: the quality or state of being callous; especially : marked or abnormal hardness and thickness (as of the skin)

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