Paronychium

Paronychium
Nail anatomy
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Latin	Paronychium
Code	TH H3.12.00.3.02017
Anatomical terminology []

Paronychium, or the "lateral nail fold", is the soft tissue surrounding the border of the fingernail or toenail. It keeps anything from getting underneath the nail, causing an infection

This tissue can become infected around an ingrown toenail or finger nail. The resulting infection is termed paronychia.

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