noun
- areas of thickened and hardened skin, typically caused by repeated friction or pressure
Usage: plural form of callosity; medical/anatomical
Examples
- The guitarist developed callosities on his fingertips from years of practice.
- Workers who use hand tools often form callosities on their palms.
- The doctor examined the callosities on the patient’s feet.
- Regular moisturizing can help prevent the formation of callosities.
- The athlete’s callosities were evidence of countless hours of training.
- Proper footwear can reduce the development of callosities on the toes.