Paronychium or the "lateral nail fold" is the term for the soft tissue surrounding the border of the fingernail or toenail. [1]
Clinical significance
This tissue can become infected around an ingrown toenail or finger nail. The resulting infection is termed paronychia.
References
- ^ Wang QC, Johnson BA (2001). "Fingertip injuries". Am Fam Physician 63 (10): 1961–6. PMID 11388710. http://www.aafp.org/afp/20010515/1961.html.
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