Difference between Callosity and Callus

What is the difference between Callosity and Callus?

Callosity as a noun is a callus while Callus as a noun is a hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.

Callosity

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A callus A callous demeanour; insensitivity or hardheartedness

Callus

Part of speech: noun

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

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To form such hardened tissue

We hope you now know whether to use Callosity or Callus in your sentence.

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