Meaning & use
onychosis
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Any disease or abnormal condition affecting the fingernails or toenails.
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The dermatologist diagnosed a mild case of onychosis caused by a fungal infection.
Chronic onychosis can cause the nails to thicken, discolor, or crumble.
A note on using this word
Built from the Greek "onyx" (nail) and the medical suffix "-osis" (abnormal condition), onychosis is a general term covering many specific nail disorders.
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