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Chapter 10 Vocab.

Nail disorders & diseases

TermDefinition
Beau’s lines (Furrows or corrugations) visible depressions running across the width of the natural nail plate that is usually a result of major illness or injury that has traumatized the body
Blue fingernails Usually caused by a lack of circulating oxygen in the red blood cells that causes the nails to grow a cool-toned blue
Bruised nail beds Condition in which a blood clot forms under the nail plate, causing a dark purplish spot which is usually due to small injuries to the nail bed
Eggshell nails Noticeably thin, white nail plates that are more flexible than normal and can curve over the free edge
Hangnail Condition in which the living tissue surrounding the nail plate splits or tears
Discolored nails When nails turn a variety of colors that could indicate surface staining, systemic disorder, or poor blood circulation
Kolionychia Soft spoon nails with a concave shape that appears scooped out
Leukonychia spots (White spots) whitish discoloration of the nails, usually caused by injury to the matrix area but is not related to the body’s health or vitamin deficiency
Melanonychia Darkening of the fingernails or toenails that may be seen as a black band within the nail plate extending from the base to the free edge
Nail psoriasis Noninfectious condition that affects the surface of the natural nail plate causing tiny pits or severe roughness on the surface of the nail plate
Nail disorder Condition caused by an injury or disease of the nail unit
Nail pterygium Abnormal condition that occurs when the skin is stretched by the nail plate that is usually a result of serious injury to burns or reaction to chemical nail enhancement products
Onychauxis Thickening of the nails
Onychia Inflammation of the nail matrix followed by shedding of the natural nail
Onychocryptosis (Ingrown nails) nail grows into the sides of the tissue around the nail
Onychogryposis (Ram’s horn or claw nails) enlargement of the fingernails or toenails accompanied by increased thickening and curvature
Onycholysis Lifting to he nail plate from the nail bed without shedding, usually beginning at the free edge and continuing toward the lunula area
Onychomycosis Fungal infection of the natural nail plate
Onychomadesis Separation and falling off of a nail plate from the nail bed
Onychophagy (Bitten nails) result of a habit of chewing the nail or chewing hte hardened skin surrounding the nail plate
Onychorrhexis Split or brittle nails that have a series of lengthwise ridges giving a rough appearance to the surface of the nail plate
Onychosis Any deformity or diseases of the natural nail
Paronychia Bacterial inflammation of the tissues surrounding the nail (usually accompanied by signs of infection: redness, pus, and swelling)
Pincer nail (Trumpet nail) increased crosswise curvature throughout the nail plate caused by an increased curvature of the matrix
Plicatured nail (Folded nail) type of highly curved nail usually caused by injury to the matrix but may be inherited
Pseudomonas aeruginosa Common bacteria that can lead to a bacterial infection that appears as a green, yellow, or black discoloration of the nail bed
Pyogenic granuloma Severe inflammation of the nail in which a lump of red tissue grows up from the nail bed to the nail plate
Ridges Vertical lines running through the length of the natural nail plate that are caused by uneven growth of the nails, usually the result of normal aging
Splinter hemorrhage Hemorrhage caused by trauma or injury to the nail bed that damages the capillaries and allow small amounts of blood flow
Tinea pedis (Athlete’s foot) medical term for fungal infections of the feet
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