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Nail Care
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bevel | to shape the edge of something |
| Dispose | to throw away |
| Hygiene | the science concerned with maintaining good health and cleanliness |
| Implements | articles or tools used in manicuring |
| Infection | a condition caused by a germ or a pathogen |
| Pathogen | a microbe or microorganism such as a virus, bacterium, prion, or fungus that causes disease |
| Sterilization | any process that eliminates (removes) or kills all forms of microbial life |
| Radiation | a process in which energy is transmitted in the form of waves or particles that can be used to destroy microorganisms |
| Disinfectant | an agent, such as heat, radiation, or a chemical, that destroys, neutralizes, or prevents the growth of disease-carrying microorganisms |
| Antiseptic | a substance, milder than a disinfectant, that prevents the growth and development of microorganisms |
| Cuticle | the nonliving epidermis that surrounds the edges of the fingernail or toenail |
| Moisten | make wet or damp |
| Nail bed | the portion of the skin upon which the nail plate rests |
| Effleurage | a French word meaning "to skim" or "to touch lightly", is a series of massage strokes intended to warm up the muscles |
| Spa | a beauty care service where curative minerals are present for beautification |
| Hand spa | a beauty care service using natural oils, vitamins and minerals, and which is believed to have effect on the body |
| Paraffin | a waxy white or colorless solid hydrocarbon mixture used to make candles, wax paper, lubricants, and sealing materials |
| Foot spa | a beauty care service offered by salons to relax and moisturize the feet |