HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
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Question
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softening of the nails
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onychomalasia
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onychopathy
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onychomalacia
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onychocryptopathy
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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: -Softening of the nails (known as “onychomalacia”)
Detailed explanation-3: -[Gr. malakia, softness, weakness] Suffix meaning softening.-malacia is a sample topic from the Taber’s Medical Dictionary.
Detailed explanation-4: -Chondromalacia: : Abnormal softening or degeneration of cartilage.
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