softening of the nails

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	onychomalasia
B	onychopathy
C	onychomalacia
D	onychocryptopathy

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Onychomalacia – Softening of the nail(s). Onychomycosis – Fungal infection of periungal and nail bed skin with gradual involvement of the surface of the nail plate. Also called tinea unguium.

Detailed explanation-2: -[Gr. malakia, softness, weakness] Suffix meaning softening.

Detailed explanation-3: -(anatomy, medicine) Nail: Relating to fingernails, toenails, or homologous structures such as claws or hooves.

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