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onyxis

/ˈɒn.ɪk.sɪs/

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noun

/ˈɒn.ɪk.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, при котором свободный край или уголок ногтя на ноге врастает в окружающую кожу, часто вызывая боль и воспаление.

A medical condition where the free edge or corner of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin, often causing pain and inflammation.

  1. Ingrown nailC1formalmedical

    A condition where the edge of a toenail or fingernail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, redness, and swelling.

    ruВросший ноготь

    • The patient was diagnosed with onyxis on his big toe.
    • Onyxis often requires minor surgery to remove the embedded nail edge.
    • Improper nail trimming can lead to onyxis.

    Synonymsingrown toenail