Clavus

Origin

Latin clāvus ("a nail")

Full definition of clavus

Noun

1. A callous growth, especially on the foot; a corn.
• 1988, Shepard R. Hurwitz, Foot and ankle pain (page 331)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...----