periungual

/ˌpɛriˈʌŋɡwɑːl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the area around the nail of a finger or toe

“The dermatologist examined the periungual skin for signs of fungal infection.”

2. noun

the area of skin around a fingernail or toenail

“The periungual tissue was tender to the touch.”

Synonyms

  • parungual
  • subungual

Antonyms

  • distant
  • remote