callus
Pronunciation: kal′ŭs
Definition: A composite mass of tissue that forms at a fracture site to establish continuity between the bone ends; it is composed initially of uncallused fibrous tissue and cartilage, and ultimately of bone.
Synonym(s): callosity
Synonym(s): fracture callus
[L. hard skin]
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