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callus

/ˈkæləs/

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noun

Мозоль, натоптыш

A hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.

Examples :

"After a summer of gardening, she had a thick callus on her palm from gripping the shovel. "

После лета, проведенного в саду, у нее на ладони образовалась толстая мозоль от захвата лопаты.

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noun

Костная мозоль

The material of repair in fractures of bone; a substance exuded at the site of fracture, which is at first soft or cartilaginous in consistency, but is ultimately converted into true bone and unites the fragments into a single piece.

Examples :

"The doctor explained that the callus in Sarah's broken arm was healing well, and the fragments were slowly uniting. "

Врач объяснил, что костная мозоль в сломанной руке Сары хорошо заживает, и фрагменты медленно соединяются.

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noun

Калюс

The new formation over the end of a cutting, before it puts out rootlets.

Examples :

"The gardener carefully examined the cutting, noting the developing callus before planting it. "

Садовник тщательно осмотрел черенок, отметив развивающийся калюс перед посадкой.

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Блестящая область

A shining area on the frons of many species of Tabanomorpha (horse flies and relatives).

Examples :

"The horse fly's callus shone brightly under the afternoon sun. "

Блестящая область слепня ярко сияла под полуденным солнцем.

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verb

Образовывать мозоль

To form such hardened tissue.

Examples :

""After gardening all summer, my hands started to callus." "

После работы в саду все лето на моих руках начали образовываться мозоли.

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