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What condition is associated with koilonychia or spooning of the nails?
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anaemia
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What condition is associated with Koilonychia or spooning of nail?
Iron deficiency anemia Plumber Vinson
What is the medical term meaning change in nails associated with chronic lack of oxygen?
Clubbing is the medical term for the changes in fingernails or toenails associated with chronic lack of oxygen.
Which term describes the change in nails that is often an indication of iron deficiency anemia?
Onychomycosis (onych/o means finger or toe nail, myc means fungus, and osis means abnormal condition).
Why koilonychia occurs in haemochromatosis?
it is a dystophy of the nail.its mechanism is simple...decrease in iron -improper growth of the nail forming cells(tortipotent)-weak nails-even small pressure causes change in shape(writing)-leading to development of nails with raised margins called spoon nails or kolionychia....................thats it
What is the medical term for clubbing?
Digital clubbing, also known as Hippocratic fingers or Hippocratic nails, is a medical condition where the fingers and toes become enlarged and the nails curved and shiny. It is often associated with underlying medical conditions such as lung disease or heart disease.
What is onychomadesis?
Complete shedding of the nails, usually associated with systemic disease.
What does integumentary system include?
Hair, skin, nails and associated glands
The skin and associated structures such as hair and nails make up?
Integumentary system
What term describes the change in nails associated with chronic lack of oxygen?
clubbing
Skin breaks around finger nails?
Try using cuticle oil every morning and night to improve the condition of the skin around your nails.
What does having sepsis do to the nails?
Sepsis is a condition that is caused by an infection and makes the whole body inflamed. Having sepsis may cause bruising under the nails.
What deficiancy causes white spots in nails?
None. It is a ntural condition without pathological implication
