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.
soft corn (s ft)n. A corn formed by pressure between two toes, with a surface softened by moisture. Also called heloma molle. |
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