callosectomy
/ˌkæləˈsɛktəmi/
noun
- A surgical procedure to remove a callus (a thickened area of skin).
- After the callosectomy, the patient was advised to wear properly fitting shoes.
- The podiatrist performed a callosectomy to remove the painful callus on the patient's toe.
- A callosectomy is a minor outpatient procedure that usually heals quickly.