A diffuse growth of new, soft bone that forms as part of the healing process in a fracture. As healing continues, the callus is replaced by harder bone, and the original shape of the bone is restored.
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| Callus, bony | 
| A diffuse growth of new, soft bone that forms as part of the healing process in a fracture. As healing continues, the callus is replaced by harder bone, and the original shape of the bone is restored. | 
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