Onychophagia
Also called Nail biting
DermatologyPsychiatryGood to know
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