hangnailˈhæŋˌneɪl
hangnail (n)
- plural
- hangnails
English Definitions:
hangnail, agnail (noun)
a loose narrow strip of skin near the base of a fingernail; tearing it produces a painful sore that is easily infected
hangnail (Noun)
A loose, narrow strip of nail tissue protruding from the side edge and anchored near the base of a fingernail or toenail.
hangnail (Noun)
A pointed upper corner of the toenail (often created by improperly trimming by rounding the corner) that, as the nail grows, presses into the flesh or protrudes so that it may catch (hang) on stockings or shoes.
Hangnail
A hangnail or agnail is a small, torn piece of skin next to a fingernail or toenail. Unlike whitlows, hangnails are usually caused by dry skin, nail biting, and may be prevented with proper moisturization of the skin.
Hangnail
A hangnail is a tiny, torn piece of skin next to a fingernail or toenail, related to ingrown nails. The hangnail's other scientific names are: eponychium or paronychium. Hangnails are typically caused by having dry skin, or by trauma to the fingers, such as paper cuts or nail biting.
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