perionychium

noun

peri·​onych·​i·​um ˌper-ē-ō-ˈni-kē-əm How to pronounce perionychium (audio)
plural perionychia ˌper-ē-ō-ˈni-kē-ə How to pronounce perionychium (audio)
: the tissue bordering the root and sides of a fingernail or toenail

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from peri- + Greek onych-, onyx nail — more at nail

First Known Use

circa 1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of perionychium was circa 1879

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Cite this Entry

“Perionychium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perionychium. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

perionychium

noun
peri·​onych·​i·​um ˌper-ē-ō-ˈnik-ē-əm How to pronounce perionychium (audio)
plural perionychia -ē-ə How to pronounce perionychium (audio)
: the tissue bordering the sides of a fingernail or toenail
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