Nail Diseases
| Medical Definition: |
Diseases of the nail plate and tissues surrounding it. The concept is limited to primates. |
| Guide Notes: |
primates only; neopl: coord IM with SKIN NEOPLASMS (IM) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Nails (1966-1978) |
Nail Diseases Categories.
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Nails, Ingrown - Excessive lateral nail growth into the nail fold. Because the lateral margin of the nail acts as a foreign body, inflammation and granulation may result. It is caused by improperly fitting shoes and by improper trimming of the nail. |
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Nails, Malformed - Deformities in nail structure or appearance, including hypertrophy, splitting, clubbing, furrowing, etc. |
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