Calluses

Calluses

A firm, rough patch of skin that develops from overuse or irritation.

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Industry/Domain: Footwear
Category: Childrens shoes; Womens shoes; Mens shoes; Sports shoes
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callus

Personal care products; Skin care

A build-up of tough layers of skin is referred to as calluses. They can be removed with a pumice stone, or you can get them professionally removed by an esthetician.

callus

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

1. A protective tissue, consisting of parenchyma cells, that develops over a cut or damaged plant surface. 2. Mass of unorganized, thin-walled parenchyma cells induced by hormone ...

callus

Health care; Diabetes treatment

A small area of skin, usually on the foot, that has become thick and hard from rubbing or pressure.

callus

Plants; Botany

A protruding mass of hardened tissue, often formed after an injury but sometimes a regular feature of the plant, e.g. On the labellum of some orchids and the axis of the spikelet ...

callus

Plants; Plant pathology

Specialized tissues that form over a wound or cut in a plant; cork cambium may form and the cells produced will gradually seal the wound.

calluses

Health care; Podiatry

Calluses which are the same condition on the bottom of the feet are caused by sheering pressures. A severe form of callus is considered an IPK (intractable plantar keratosis). ...

eco-chic

Weddings; Coats & jackets; Fashion shows; Rainwear; Shirts

Environmentally-friendly and ethical design that does not sacrifice quality or style. Both 'green' and stylish. A combination of trendiness and environment.

blucher

Footwear; Childrens shoes; Womens shoes; Mens shoes; Sports shoes

A shoe construction featuring two side flaps of material that are joined across the foot with lacing.

tongue

Footwear; Childrens shoes; Womens shoes; Mens shoes; Sports shoes

Strip of leather or other material sewn into the vamp of the shoe extending to the main opening

upper

Footwear; Childrens shoes; Womens shoes; Mens shoes; Sports shoes

The part of the shoe that covers the top part of the foot, from heel to toe.

suede

Footwear; Childrens shoes; Womens shoes; Mens shoes; Sports shoes

Leather that has been sanded or roughed to produce a surface with a soft texture or 'nap'

slip-on

Footwear; Childrens shoes; Womens shoes; Mens shoes; Sports shoes

Footwear that slips on the foot with no other adjustments

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