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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.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition 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.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Nails, Malformed - Deformities in nail structure or appearance, including hypertrophy, splitting, clubbing, furrowing, etc.

Nail Diseases Medical Definitions and Terms

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