paronychia
English
Etymology
From Latin paronychia, plural of paronychium. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.
Noun
paronychia (plural paronychias or paronychiae)
- (medicine) An infection under the cuticle of a fingernail or toenail.
Synonyms
Translations
infection under the cuticle — see whitlow
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