chiroplasty

/ˌkaɪrəˈplæsti/

Definitions

1. noun

A surgical procedure in which the nail plate is repositioned or reattached to the nail bed, often used to correct a hangnail or a nail that has been injured.

“The doctor recommended chiroplasty to treat my severely injured finger.”

Synonyms

  • nail surgery
  • onychoplasty

Antonyms

  • nail removal