nail disease

4. Athlete’s foot or ringworm of the feet.
5. Indented vertical line down the nail plate.
7. Half-moon shape at the base of the nail, which is the visible part of the matrix; appears lighter.
8. Any disease, disorder or condition of the nail.
10. Split or brittle nails.
11. Bitten nails.
13. Ingrown nails; causes include environmental or poor nail trimming practices; can become infected.
14. Represents an increased curvature of the nails; also called “claw nails.”
15. Pocket-like structure that holds the root and matrix.
17. Living tissue underneath the free edge of the nail.

1. Ringworm of the nail; tinea unguium or unguis.
2. Ringworm of the hand.
3. White spots caused by injury to the nail, heredity, systemic disorders or nutritional deficiency.
6. Refers to a loosening or separation of the nail.
9. Shedding or falling off of nails.
12. Inflammation of the skin around the nail; also called felon.
16. Study of the structure and growth of the nails.