onycholysis

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A fingernail or toenail that lifts away from the skin under it

noun
/ˌɒnɪˈkɒlɪsɪs/

Specialized

: onicólisis

If you notice onycholysis, it is important to consult a dermatologist for proper treatment.

Examples

The nails experience deformation, thickening, and onycholysis, or the separation of the nail from the nail bed.

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The doctor explained that onycholysis is often a sign of an underlying health condition.
The nails experience deformation, thickening, and onycholysis, or the separation of the nail from the nail bed.

Synonyms

onychosis

vsonycholysis

Specialized

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A disease that affects the nails of the fingers or toes

describes a specific condition where the nail separates from its nail bed

How Severe

nail pulling

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avulsion

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onycholysis

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Surface Forms

onycholysis singular

onycholyses plural

Morphology

onycholysis = lysis (opaque) = onycho + lysis

Formed from Greek combining forms ('onycho-' for nail and '-lysis' for separation) that are not familiar to average learners, so meaning is not derivable from common English bases.

Etymology

Onycholysis comes from Greek parts: onyx meaning 'nail' and lysis meaning 'to loosen' or 'break apart'. So, onycholysis is the medical name for when a fingernail or toenail 'loosens' and lifts away from the nail bed.