Bony Callus (also known as Callus, Bony, Callus): The bony deposit formed between and around the broken ends of BONE FRACTURES during normal healing.

NIH MeSH · D002146Anatomy

Bony Callus

Also known asCallus, Bony · Callus

Definition

The bony deposit formed between and around the broken ends of BONE FRACTURES during normal healing.

MeSH classification

  • A10.165.265.200

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Common questions about Bony Callus

What does Bony Callus mean in medicine?
The bony deposit formed between and around the broken ends of BONE FRACTURES during normal healing. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Bony Callus known by any other names?
Yes. Bony Callus is also referred to as Callus, Bony, Callus in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Bony Callus sit in the medical classification?
Bony Callus falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A10.165.265.200). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D002146) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗