Across
- 4. split or brittle nails that also have a series of lengthwise ridge that give a rough appearance to the surface oof the nail plate.
- 5. any deformity or disease of the nails
- 7. nail, increased crosswise curvature throughout the nail plate caused by an increased curvature of the matrix.
- 10. nail. A disorder in which the edges of the mail plate curl around to form the shape of a trumpet or sharp cone at the free edge.
- 11. inflation of the matrix of the nail, with shedding of the nail.
- 12. the dead colorless tissue attached to the nail plate
- 13. nail, a condition in which the eponychia him or other living tissue surrounding the nail plate, become split or torn
- 16. nails, I noticed the thin white nail plate that is more flexible than normal
- 17. lines, visible depressions, running across the width of the natural nail plate
- 18. an area where the nail plate cells are formed. This area is composed of matrix cells that make up the nail plate.
- 21. Nail fold, folds of normal skin that line, the sides of the nail plate, also known as the sidewall
- 24. separation of the nail plate in bed often due to injury or allergic reaction
- 25. significant darkening of the fingernails or toenails, may be seen as a black band under or within the nail plate, extending from the base to the free edge.
- 26. ingrown nail
- 27. a slit or furrow on the side of the nail
Down
- 1. a bacterial inflammation of the tissues surrounding the nail
- 2. living skin at the base of the nail plate and covering the matrix area
- 3. technical term for nail fingers or toes.
- 5. a fungal infection of the nail plate
- 6. bed portion of the living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows towards the free edge
- 8. bitten nails
- 9. nail, vertical lines running the length of the natural nail plate.
- 14. hemorrhages, caused by physical trauma or injury to the nail bed.
- 15. whitish discoloration found inside the nail plate, usually caused by injury to the nail matrix
- 19. plate, a hard keratin plate, on top of and slowly sliding across the nail bed as it grows the most visible and functioning part of the no unit
- 20. psoriasis, a non-infectious condition that affects the surface of the nail plate, causing it to appear rough and pitted with reddish spots on the nail bed and onycholysis
- 22. edge, the part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe
- 23. a slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the finger tip and free edge of the nail plate. It forms a protective barrier and prevents micro organisms from invading and infecting the nail bed.