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What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the nail bed?
Onychoma is a tumor of the nail bed.onchyomaOnchyomaOnchyomaThis is spelled wrong, it should be onychoma.onych/o means fingernail or toenailoma means tumor
What does onychia look like?
Onychia is characterized by inflammation and swelling of the nail bed, often accompanied by redness and tenderness around the nail. The affected nail may appear discolored, and in some cases, it can become loose or separate from the nail bed. Pus or fluid may also accumulate under the nail, leading to further discomfort. In severe cases, the nail may become thickened or deformed as the condition progresses.
What is a nail bed?
The nail bed is part of the nail matrix called the sterile matrix. It extends from the edge of the germinal matrix, or lunula, to the hyponychium. The nail bed contains the blood vessels, nerves, and melanocytes, or melanin-producing cells. As the nail is produced by the root, it streams down along the nail bed, which adds material to the undersurface of the nail making it thicker. It is important for normal nail growth that the nail bed be smooth. If it is not, the nail may split or develop grooves that can be cosmetically unappealing.
How do you get nail polish to adhere to nail bed with no nail?
you can't if you don't have a nail
What part does the nail body cover?
The nail body, also known as the nail plate, covers and protects the nail bed, which is the layer of skin beneath the nail. The nail body is made up of layers of a protein called keratin and plays a role in protecting the tips of the fingers and toes.
What part of the nail has living cells?
The nail bed
The part of a nail that overlies the nail bed is the?
lunale
The nail bed is also called a sterile matrix?
Yes the nail bed is called the sterile matrix.
Explain the difference between the nail plate and the nail bed?
The nail part refers to the the visible part of nails on fingers and toes while the nail bed refers to the skin beneath the nail plate.
What forms the nail bed?
The nail bed is formed by the skin beneath the nail plate, consisting of a layer of epithelial tissue that is rich in blood vessels and nerves. It provides support and nourishment to the nail as it grows. The nail matrix, located at the base of the nail, also contributes to the formation of the nail bed by producing new nail cells. Together, these structures ensure the health and integrity of the nail.
What part of the nail contains nerve and blood supply?
the nail bed
Which part of the nail adheres to the nail bed?
free edge
