January 3, 2011
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The sidewall is the skin on either side of the nail plate, also known as the lateral nail fold, acts as a barrier against bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
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December 30, 2010
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the skin folded over the part of the nail plate attached to the finger
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December 30, 2010
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any of the bones in the fingers or toes; there is one in each finger, two in each thumb, totaling 14 bones
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December 30, 2010
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the part of the skin that surrounds the entire nail area
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December 30, 2010
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the technical term for nail
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December 30, 2010
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refers to the naturally occuring fingernail (as opposed to nail enhancements)
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December 30, 2010
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the skin on the sides of the nail above the grooves
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December 30, 2010
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where the nail growth begins; it is embedded underneath the skin at the base of the nail
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December 30, 2010
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the main part or plate of the nail that is attached to the skin at the tip of the finger; although the nail plate appears to be one piece, it is actually constructed of layers
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December 30, 2010
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slits or tracks in the nail bed at the sides of the nail on which the nail grows
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December 30, 2010
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the deep fold of skin at the base of the nail where the nail root is embedded; also called the mantle
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December 30, 2010
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the art and science of treating and caring for nails (including toes and fingers)
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December 30, 2010
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a thick growth of epidermal cells that supports the natural nail plate
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December 30, 2010
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of or relating to the middle part of the human foot
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December 30, 2010
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the bones of the palm of the hand
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