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Onychophagia

Also called Nail biting

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Compulsive biting or chewing of the nails, occurring as a habitual behavior or in association with anxiety disorders.

Korean

조갑교증(손발톱 물어뜯기)

손발톱을 강박적으로 물어뜯거나 씹는 행동으로, 습관성이거나 불안 장애와 관련될 수 있다.

French

Onychophagie

Morsure ou mastication compulsive des ongles ; peut être habituelle ou associée à des troubles anxieux.

Word parts

  • onych/oRootNail
  • -phagiaSuffix(Greek) Swallowing, eating

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