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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
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What condition is associated with koilonychia or spooning of the nails?
anaemia
Which condition is often an indication of iron-deficiency anemia?
Koilonychia!
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.
What has the author James Martin Beattie written?
James Martin Beattie has written: 'Haemochromatosis with diabetes mellitus'
What is the hemocromatotosis?
A condition in which one has an unusual amount of iron in one's body is called haemochromatosis. This condition can be caused by one's diet or can be hereditary.
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).
When spillage occurs?
Spillage" occurs when
What occurs at a dee-ocean?
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Wife cheats then husband take revenge?
If that occurs, then both sides lose.If that occurs, then both sides lose.If that occurs, then both sides lose.If that occurs, then both sides lose.If that occurs, then both sides lose.If that occurs, then both sides lose.
Where respiration occurs?
Respiration occurs in the cells.
Why do doctors do venesection?
For haemochromatosis (a inherited disorder that results in excess iron in the blood) and polycythaemia (malignant disorder (as in polycythaemia rubra vera) resulting in excess red blood cells). Essentially to remove components from the blood that cannot be removed/treated with medication
