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onychogryposis /on·y·cho·gry·po·sis/ (-grĭ-po´sis) onychogryphosis.

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Enlargement of the fingernails or toenails accompanied by increased thickening and curvature.

onychogryphosis [on″ĭ-ko-grĭ-fo´sis]

abnormal hypertrophy and curving of the nails, giving them a clawlike appearance.

Onychogryphosis. From Dorland's, 2000.

onychogryphosis, onychogryposis

abnormal hypertrophy and curving of the nails or claws. In a racing Greyhound, a serious defect that reduces racing performance.

onychogryposis

Dermatology Thickened and curved finger and/or toenails

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