callosity

/kəˈlɑsədi/

Other forms: callosities

Definitions of callosity

1. noun

   an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)
   synonyms: callous, callus

   types:

   clavus, corn

   a hard thickening of the skin (especially on the top or sides of the toes) caused by the pressure of ill-fitting shoes

   type of:

   hardening

   abnormal hardening or thickening of tissue
2. noun

   devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness
   synonyms: callousness, hardness, insensibility, unfeelingness

   types:

   dullness

   lack of sensibility

   type of:

   insensitiveness, insensitivity

   the inability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment