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cal·los·i·ty | \ ka-ˈlä-sə-tē 
, kə- \
, kə- \ plural callosities
Definition of callosity
1 : the quality or state of being callous: such as
a : marked or abnormal hardness and thickness
b : lack of feeling or capacity for emotion
2 : callus sense 1
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“Callosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/callosity. Accessed 26 May. 2020.
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nouncal·los·i·ty | \ ka-ˈläs-ət-ē, kə- \
\ plural callosities
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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The first known use of callosity was in the 14th century
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