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Record 1 2003-09-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Musculoskeletal System
DEF

An area of greatly thickened skin that develops in a region of recurrent pressure. Unlike a corn, however, a callus involves skin that is normally thick, such as the sole, and usually painless. The skin marking are preserved and look accentuated.

OBS

The term "callus" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
DEF

Épaississement corné, indolore et conservant le dessin des crêtes papillaires, localisé en un point de pression ou de frottement de la voûte plantaire, ou parfois de la paume des mains.

OBS

Le terme «durillon» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
DEF

Formación endurecida parecida a un callo.

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