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Clavus

Clavus Meaning & Definition
Clavus Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Clavus?

[n] a hard thickening of the skin (especially on the top or sides of the toes) caused by the pressure of ill-fitting shoes

Synonyms | Synonyms for Clavus: corn

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See Also | callosity | callus

Clavus In Webster's Dictionary

\Cla"vus\, n. [L., a nail.] A callous growth, esp. one the foot; a corn.

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