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hard corn

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corn (korn) a horny induration and thickening of the stratum corneum of the epidermis, caused by friction and pressure and forming a conical mass pointing down into the dermis, producing pain and irritation.
hard corn  one usually located on the outside of the little toe or the upper surfaces of the other toes.
soft corn  one between the toes, kept softened by moisture, often leading to painful inflammation under the corn.

hard corn
n.
A corn located over a toe joint. Also called heloma durum.


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