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Meaning of clavus

Wordnet

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

Webster

clavus (n.)

A callous growth, esp. one the foot; a corn.

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a hard thickening of the skin (especially on the top or sides of the toes) caused by the pressure of ill-fitting shoesA callous growth, esp. one the foot; a cor

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The clavus, a small, disc-shaped patch of skin, is often associated with corns on the feet.

The clavus is formed due to repeated friction or pressure on specific areas of the skin.

Corn plasters are commonly used to alleviate discomfort caused by a clavus.

Wearing ill-fitting shoes can exacerbate the formation of a clavus.