leukonychia
noun
leuk·onych·ia
variants
or chiefly British leuconychia
: a white spotting, streaking, or discoloration of the fingernails caused by injury or ill health
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“Leukonychia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/leukonychia. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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