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Onychocryptosis literally means hidden nail; the common name is ingrown nail.
Par (Beside, Near), Onych/o (Nail), -ia (Condition)
Paronychia (Condition (of tissue) near the nail)
Onychocryptosis literally means hidden nail; the common name is ingrown nail.
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What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the nail bed?
Onychoma is a tumor of the nail bed.onchyomaOnchyomaOnchyomaThis is spelled wrong, it should be onychoma.onych/o means fingernail or toenailoma means tumor
Is onchogryposis and onchogryphosis the same condition?
No, onychogryposis and onychogryphosis are not the same condition. Onychogryposis refers to the abnormal thickening and curvature of the nails, while onychogryphosis specifically refers to the abnormal overgrowth and thickening of the nails, often resulting in a claw-like appearance.
What is the medical term meaning folded nail?
The medical term for a folded nail is "onychomadesis." It refers to the shedding or separation of the nail plate from the nail bed, resulting in a folded appearance. This condition can be caused by various factors such as trauma, infection, or systemic diseases.
What is the medical term meaning softening of a fingernail or toenail?
An infection around the nail that can cause inflammation is paronychia.Onychomycosis and an infection around the nail that can cause inflammation is paronychia.Paronychia
Which term describes the change in nails that is often an indication of iron deficiency anemia?
Onychomycosis (onych/o means finger or toe nail, myc means fungus, and osis means abnormal condition).
What is the medical term for removal of ingrown?
onych/o = nail crypt/o = hidden (ingrown) ectomy = removal so my guess would be onychocryptectomy
What is the Medical terminology combining form meaning nail?
Onycho- is the medical terminology combining form meaning nail. The medical term for nail is unguis.
What is onychomalacia is it an infection of the nails?
No. Onych/o - Nail Malacia - Abnormal softening
What is onychauxis?
Onychauxis is a mild medical condition in which the nail beds on, most commonly, toes thickens drastically causing the toenail to appear thick and hard.
What severe nail condition prevents manicure?
a severe nail condtion that would prevent a nail treatment
What does no clubbing mean in medical terms?
A condition of the fingernails...usually a symptom heart problems...when the angle of the nail bed is less than 160 degrees.
What severe nail condition prevents a manicure?
a severe nail condtion that would prevent a nail treatment
