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callosity

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

Definition of callosity

plural callosities
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 1

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First Known Use of callosity

14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 2

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callosity

noun cal·los·i·ty \ ka-ˈläs-ət-ē, kə- \

medical Definition of callosity

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

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