koilonychia /koil·onych·ia/ (-nik´e-ah) dystrophy of the fingernails in which they are thinned and concave, with raised edges.
koilonychia
koi·lo·nych·i·a (koi l -n k  - )n. A nail deformity characterized by concavity of the outer surface of the nail. Also called celonychia, spoon nail. |
koilonychia
[koi′lōnik′ē·ə]
Etymology: Gk, koilos, hollow, onyx, nail
a condition in which nails are thin and concave from side to side. It is usually familial but may occur with trauma and iron deficiency anemia. Also called spoon nails.
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