onychia

/ɒnˈɪkiə/

Definitions

1. noun

a small nail or horn of keratin on the tip of a finger or toe, typically caused by a fungal infection

“The doctor diagnosed her with onychia due to the fungal infection in her toenail.”

Synonyms

  • nail fungus
  • paronychia

Antonyms

  • onycholysis