Medical Word For Fingernail

Fingernail | definition of fingernail by …

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nail. ( nāl ), 1. One of the thin, horny, translucent plates covering the dorsal surface of the distal end of each terminal phalanx of fingers and toes. A nail consists of corpus or body, the visible part, and radix or root at the proximal end concealed under a fold of skin. The …

Nail terminology | DermNet

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Retronychia refers to the embedding of the proximal nail plate into the proximal nail fold with subsequent painful nail fold inflammation and thickening, and granulation tissue, usually seen in the great toes. It …

Nail health chart: Common problems and how to treat them

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Nail psoriasis. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, approximately …

Medical Definition of Fingernail - MedicineNet

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Medical Definition of Fingernail. Fingernail: A fingernail is produced by living skin cells in the finger. A fingernail consists of several parts including the nail plate (the …

Nail (anatomy) - Wikipedia

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Onychauxis: Definition, Pictures, Symptoms, Treatment, …

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Onychauxis is a nail disorder that causes fingernails or toenails to grow abnormally thick. Over time, the nails may become curled and turn white or yellow. This …

12 nail changes a dermatologist should examine

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Medical name: Paronychia Redness and swelling around a nail If you have redness and swelling around a nail, you may have an infection. When diagnosed early, you can often …

Nail diseases chart: Identification and remedies - Medical …

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The most common remedy is for people to use moisturizer, and keep the nails protected from chemicals and repeated exposure to water. Onychogryphosis Onychogryphosis is a condition where the...

Slide show: 7 fingernail problems not to ignore - Mayo Clinic

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For example, ice pick-like depressions in the nails (nail pitting) are common in people who have psoriasis — a condition characterized by scaly patches on the skin. Nail pitting can also be …

The Hand Examination - Stanford Medicine 25

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The Hand Examination | Stanford Medicine 25 | Stanford Medicine Examination of the Hand (The Hand in Diagnosis) The examination of the hand and nails can lead to a number of …