perionychium

[per-ee-oh-nik-ee-uhm]

noun

Anatomy.

plural

perionychia 

1. the epidermis surrounding the base and sides of a fingernail or toenail.

perionychium

/ ˌpɛrɪəʊˈnɪkɪəm /

noun

1. the skin that surrounds a fingernail or toenail

Word History and Origins

Origin of perionychium¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1900–05; perionychia ¹, -ium

Word History and Origins

Origin of perionychium¹

C19: New Latin, from _peri- + Greek onux a nail