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Onychomalacia

Also called Soft nails

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Abnormal softening of the nails, often associated with nutritional deficiency or chemical exposure.

Korean

조갑연화증

손발톱이 비정상적으로 물러지는 상태로, 영양 결핍이나 화학물질 노출이 원인이 될 수 있다.

French

Onychomalacie

Ramollissement anormal des ongles, souvent associé à une carence nutritionnelle ou à une exposition chimique.

Word parts

  • onych/oRootNail
  • -malaciaSuffix(Greek) Softening

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