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paronychia

/ˌpær.əˈnɪk.i.ə/

Traduction: Affection médicale caractérisée par une infection des tissus mous autour de l'ongle d'un doigt ou d'un orteil.

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/ˌpær.əˈnɪk.i.ə/C2formalmedical
  • frAffection médicale caractérisée par une infection des tissus mous autour de l'ongle d'un doigt ou d'un orteil.

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.

    frParonychie

    • 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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