How Do You Spell CALLUS?

Pronunciation: [kˈaləs] (IPA)

The word "callus" is spelled /ˈkæləs/ in IPA phonetic transcription. It is derived from the Latin word "callus," meaning "thick skin." This spelling is common in English, with the double "l" representing the "l" sound in the second syllable. The "a" is pronounced as "æ," similar to the "a" in "cat." The "u" is silent, and the final "s" is pronounced as an "s" sound. Overall, the phonetic transcription accurately represents the correct English spelling of "callus."

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CALLUS Meaning and Definition

  1. Callus is a noun that refers to a thickened and hardened area of skin or soft tissue. It is typically formed in response to repeated friction, pressure, or irritation. A callus can form on various parts of the body, especially on the hands and feet, due to activities such as manual labor, playing a musical instrument, or wearing ill-fitting shoes. It is characterized by a tough, dry, and sometimes discolored patch of skin that may feel rough or numb.

    This natural defense mechanism of the body occurs when the skin continuously undergoes excessive rubbing or pressure, causing the outer layer of the skin to thicken as a protective response. The callus acts as a shield to prevent the underlying tissues from further damage or injury. Although calluses generally do not cause pain or discomfort, they can sometimes become tender or painful if they grow excessively or develop in sensitive areas.

    Calluses can be treated by regular exfoliation, moisturization, and cushioning the affected area to reduce friction. In some cases, medical intervention may be necessary, especially if the callus is causing pain or impeding normal function. Podiatrists or dermatologists can address severe calluses by trimming or shaving them down, prescribing salicylic acid-based creams, or creating custom inserts or orthotic devices to alleviate pressure. Proper footwear, maintaining good hygiene, and using protective equipment during activities that may induce calluses are essential preventive measures.

  2. 1. Callosity. 2. The hard bone-like substance thrown out between and around the ends of a fractured bone.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

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Etymology of CALLUS

The word callus originated from the Latin word callus, which means hard skin. This Latin term is also derived from the Proto-Indo-European root word kal, meaning hard.

Similar spelling words for CALLUS

Plural form of CALLUS is CALLUSES

Conjugate verb Callus

CONDITIONAL

I would callus
you would callus
he/she/it would callus
we would callus
they would callus

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be callusing
you would be callusing
he/she/it would be callusing
we would be callusing
they would be callusing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have callus
you would have callus
he/she/it would have callus
we would have callus
they would have callus

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been callusing
you would have been callusing
he/she/it would have been callusing
we would have been callusing
they would have been callusing

FUTURE

I will callus
you will callus
he/she/it will callus
we will callus
they will callus

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be callusing
you will be callusing
he/she/it will be callusing
we will be callusing
they will be callusing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have callused
you will have callused
he/she/it will have callused
we will have callused
they will have callused

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been callusing
you will have been callusing
he/she/it will have been callusing
we will have been callusing
they will have been callusing

IMPERATIVE

you callus
we let´s callus

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to callus

PAST

I callused
you callused
he/she/it callused
we callused
they callused

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was callusing
you were callusing
he/she/it was callusing
we were callusing
they were callusing

PAST PARTICIPLE

callused

PAST PERFECT

I had callused
you had callused
he/she/it had callused
we had callused
they had callused

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been callusing
you had been callusing
he/she/it had been callusing
we had been callusing
they had been callusing

PRESENT

I callus
you callus
he/she/it calluses
we callus
they callus

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am callusing
you are callusing
he/she/it is callusing
we are callusing
they are callusing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

callusing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have callused
you have callused
he/she/it has callused
we have callused
they have callused

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been callusing
you have been callusing
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we have been callusing
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