paronychia

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par·o·nych·ia | \ ˌper-ə-ˈni-kē-ə

, ˌpa-rə- \

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: inflammation of the tissues adjacent to the nail of a finger or toe usually accompanied by infection and pus formation … chronic paronychia may be related to factors causing a localized inflammatory reaction. These factors may be frequent contact with chemicals, chronic dishwashing, finger sucking as well as the effects of certain medications.— J. Keith Festa Paronychia, a painful infection, can creep under the skin around your nails when the cuticle breaks down, so slather cream around fingertips, too.— Holly E. Thomas and Michelle Thomas

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“Paronychia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paronychia. Accessed 10 Apr. 2021.

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paronychia

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par·o·nych·ia | \ ˌpar-ə-ˈnik-ē-ə

Medical Definition of paronychia

: inflammation of the tissues adjacent to the nail of a finger or toe usually accompanied by infection and pus formation — compare felon, whitlow sense 1

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