callus

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Callus usually disappears when the exciting cause or pressure is removed.

From The Home Medical Library, Volume II (of VI) by Winslow, Kenelm

The Exfoliation is made sometimes sooner, and sometimes later; but the Callus usually covers the opening of the Skull within the space of forty or fifty Days, if no ill Accident happens.

From The Compleat Surgeon or, the whole Art of Surgery explain'd in a most familiar Method. by Le Clerc, Charles Gabriel

With regard to Alfenus and Gallus, the scholiasts remained somewhat nearer the truth, for they had at hand a speech of Callus criticizing the former for his behavior at Mantua.

From Vergil A Biography by Frank, Tenney

Callus is not harmful, except in leading to cracks of the skin near the bend of joints, and, rarely, in causing irritation, heat, pain, and even the formation of pus in the skin beneath.

From The Home Medical Library, Volume II (of VI) by Winslow, Kenelm

Callus Formation after infected Compound Fracture of both Bones of Forearm—result of gun-shot wound.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander