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| Thin layer of tissue that attaches the nail plate and the nail bed. |
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| Dead, colorless tissue attached to the natural nail plate. |
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| Living skin at the base of the natural nail plate that covers the matrix area. |
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| Part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe. |
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| Slightly thickened layer of skin under the nail that lies between the fingertip and free edge of the natural nail plate. |
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| Tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds an organ in place. |
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| Visible part of the matrix that extends from underneath the living skin; the whitish, half-moon shape at the base of the nail. |
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| Area where the nail plate cells are formed; this area is composed of matrix cells that produce the nail plate. |
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| Portion of the living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows toward the free edge. |
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| Furrow on each side of the nail. |
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| When a nail is abnormal in shape or form. |
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| Hardened keratin plate that sits on and covers the natural nail bed. It is the most visible and functional part of the natural nail unit. |
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| Composed of several major parts of the fingernail including the nail plate, nail bed, matrix, cuticle, eponychium, hyponychium, specialized ligaments, and nail fold. |
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| Also known as onyx; the hard protective plate is composed mainly of keratin, the same fibrous protein found in skin and hair. |
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| The tissue bordering the root and sides of a nail. |
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| Also known as lateral nail fold; the fold of skin overlapping the side of the nail. |
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