paronychia

/ˌparənɪkˈaɪə/ (par-uh-nik-AY-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of skin infection that involves the skin around a fingernail or toenail, often caused by bacterial or fungal infection.

“Her paronychia required a course of antibiotics to clear up the infection.”

Synonyms

  • fingernail infection
  • nail infection
  • perionyx

Antonyms

  • healthy skin
  • normal nail