paronychia
noun
inflammation of the folds of skin bordering a nail of a finger or toe, usually characterized by infection and pus formation; felon.
paronychial
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a word derived from
paronychia.
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It is also known as the paronychial edge.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
