Medical Dictionary

onychorrhexis

noun on·y·chor·rhex·is \ ˌän-i-kə-ˈrek-səs \

medical Definition of onychorrhexis

plural onychorrhexes play \-ˌsēz\

: longitudinal ridging and splitting of the nails

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up onychorrhexis? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show

WORD OF THE DAY

satiety

play

fullness to the point of excess

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games