clavus

Definition

A callous growth, especially on the foot; a corn.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin clāvus (“a nail”). Doublet of clove.

Example Sentences

• "In a review of over 1000 interdigital clavuses, 65% were found in the fourth interspace, while the first and third web space clavuses were found in 17% and 16% of the patients respectively[…]"