Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
paronychia
Noun
/pəˈrɒnɪkiə/
Definition
Paronychia is an infection of the skin around a nail, often causing inflammation and discomfort.
Examples
- She developed paronychia after biting her nails too often.
- The doctor treated his paronychia with antibiotics to reduce the swelling.
- Paronychia can result from trauma to the nail fold or improper nail care.
Meaning
It refers specifically to an infection that occurs in the area surrounding the fingernails or toenails.
Synonyms
- Nail infection
- Infected nail fold
