callosity

noun cal·los·i·ty \ka-ˈlä-sə-tē, kə-\

plural cal·los·i·ties

Definition of CALLOSITY

: the quality or state of being callous: as

a : marked or abnormal hardness and thickness

b : lack of feeling or capacity for emotion

: callus 1

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noun cal·los·i·ty \ka-ˈläs-ət-ē, kə-\

plural cal·los·i·ties

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

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