callosity

noun

cal·los·i·ty | \ka-ˈlä-sə-tē,

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

noun

cal·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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