Definition
calloses
noun
- Plural of callus; areas of thickened, hardened skin that form in response to repeated friction or pressure.
- In botany, a mass of undifferentiated plant cells that forms at a wound site or during tissue culture.
Usage: technical; biology
verb
- Third-person singular present tense of 'callous'; to make or become hardened or insensitive.
Usage: rare usage; 'callous' is typically used as an adjective
Examples
- The guitarist developed calloses on her fingertips from years of practice.
- Runners often get calloses on their heels from the constant impact.
- The scientist observed calloses forming on the plant tissue in the culture medium.
- Repeated rejection can calloses a person's heart to further disappointment.
- Workers in manual labor frequently have calloses on their hands.