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callus in Malay

belulang

UK/ˈkæləs/

callus in Malay: belulang, kalus. In English, callus means a hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.

Malay words for callus

hardened part of the skin
belulang
material of repair in fractures of bone
kalus

English meaning of callus

  1. noun A hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.
  2. noun 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.
  3. noun The new formation over the end of a cutting, before it puts out rootlets.
  4. noun In orchids, a fleshy outgrowth from the labellum.

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Questions about callus in Malay

What is the meaning of callus in Malay?
Callus in Malay is belulang, kalus.
Apakah maksud callus dalam bahasa Melayu?
Callus: belulang, kalus.
What does callus mean in English?
Callus means a hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.

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