A hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.
A shining area on the frons of many species of Tabanomorpha (horse flies and relatives).
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.
The new formation over the end of a cutting, before it puts out rootlets.
To form such hardened tissue.
physical injury; hurt; damage
detriment; misfortune.
That which causes injury, damage, or loss.
emotional or figurative hurt
To cause injury to another; to hurt; to cause damage to something.