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Paronychia

DermatologyImportant

Infection of the skin surrounding the nail causing redness, swelling, and pus formation, classified as acute (bacterial) or chronic (fungal).

Korean

조갑주위염

손발톱 주변 피부에 발적·부종·고름이 나타나는 감염으로, 급성(세균성) 또는 만성(진균성)으로 나뉜다.

French

Paronychie

Infection de la peau entourant l'ongle causant rougeur, gonflement et pus ; peut être aiguë (bactérienne) ou chronique (fongique).

Word parts

  • onych/oRootNail
  • -iaSuffix(Latin) Condition, state

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