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ch 14
nail theory
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Cosmetology
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01/24/2013

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Term
NAIL THEORY
Definition
Like the hair, the nail is an appendage of the skin. The technical name of the nail is onyx.
Term
Onychology
Definition
The study of the stucture and growth of the nails
Term
Free edge
Definition
The part of the nail that extends beyond the end of the finger and protects the tips of the fingers or toes
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Nail body
Definition
Visible nail area from the nail root to free edge. Made of layers. No nevers or blood vessels can be found here.
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Lunula
Definition
Half moon shape at the base of your nail. Which appears white due to reflection of light at the point where the nail matrix and nail bed meet
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Eponychium
Definition
The cuticle the overlaps the lunula
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Eponychium
Definition
The cuticle the overlaps the lunula
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