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 21 Mar. 2023.

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