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paronychia

/ˌpær.əˈnɪk.i.ə/

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noun

/ˌpær.əˈnɪk.i.ə/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся инфекцией мягких тканей вокруг ногтя на пальце руки или ноги.

A medical condition characterized by an infection of the soft tissue surrounding a fingernail or toenail.

  1. Nail infectionC1formalmedical

    An infection of the skin around a fingernail or toenail, often caused by bacteria or fungi.

    ruИнфекция ногтя

    • She developed paronychia after a manicure.
    • The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the paronychia.
    • Paronychia can be painful and cause swelling around the nail.

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