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(Almost missed my queue!)
<blockquote></blockquote><i><b>Callus:</b> <b>1.</b> A localized firm thickening of the upper layer of skin as a result of repetitive friction. A callus on the skin of the foot has become thick and hard from rubbing (as a result of repetitive friction). Calluses of the feet may lead to other problems such as serious infections. Shoes that fit well can keep calluses from forming on the feet.</i>
<blockquote></blockquote><i><b>2.</b> The hard new bone substance that forms in an area of bone fracture. Bony callus is part of the bone repair process.</i>
<blockquote></blockquote><i>Also called, less often, a callosity. Both callus and callosity are derived from the Latin callum meaning thick skin.</i>
Note also...
<blockquote><p>Main Entry: 1cal·lous<br>
Function: </p></blockquote><i>adjective</i><br>
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin <i>callosus,</i> from <i>callum, callus</i> callous skin<br>
Date: 15th century
<blockquote><p>1 a</p></blockquote><b>:</b> being hardened and thickened b<b>:</b> having calluses <<i>callous</i> hands>2 a<b>:</b> feeling no emotion b<b>:</b> feeling or showing no sympathy for others <b>:</b> <a href="http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/hard-hearted" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0000FF;">hard-hearted</span></a> <a <i>callous</i> indifference to suffering>
<blockquote><p>— cal·lous·ly </p></blockquote><i>adverb</i>
<blockquote><p>— cal·lous·ness </p></blockquote><i>noun</i>
So... I think "calluses" would have been most appropriate.<br><br>
And great job getting back out there - it'll all come back before you know it!!
