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Nail Disorder Ch Review
Ch 24 test review in Milady's text
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Cosmetology
Professional
08/19/2010

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filler w/polish
Definition
Carefully buffing the nails and applying a __________ is helpful when manicuring a client with ridges.
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onychophagy
Definition
A nail condition that is safe to work with in the salon is _________
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bacteria
Definition
Nail disorders formerly called "mold", characterized by discoloration between the nail plate and artificial nails, are actually caused by ___________
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ringworm of the foot
Definition
Tinea pedis is the medical term for ________
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pseudomonas aeruginosa
Definition
Bacteria that can cause nail infections when artificial products such as tips and wraps are applied under unsanitary __________
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lifting of the nail
Definition
Onycholysis is the ____________
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blood clot under the nail
Definition
Bruised nails may be a sign of __________
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melanonychia
Definition
Darkening of the fingernails or toenails is called ___________
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leukonychia
Definition
The technical term for white spots or a whitish discoloration of the nails is __________
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onychosis
Definition
Nail diseases or deformity in general is called ________
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tinea unguium
Definition
Whitish patches that can be scraped off the nail surface are characteristic of __________
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ingrown nails
Definition
Onychocryptosis is commonly called ___________
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forward growth of the skin over nail plate
Definition
Pterygium can be recognized by _________
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more flexible
Definition
Eggshell nails have a thin nail plate and are noticeably ___________ than normal
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splitting of the cuticle
Definition
Hangnail or agnail is a condition of __________
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eggsehll nails
Definition
It is safe to perform nail services for clients who have __________
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pyogenic granuloma
Definition
A lump of red tissue that grows from the nail bed to the nail plate and causes nail inflammation is called ____________
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bacterial inflammation
Definition
Paronychia, which affects the tissues surrounding the nail, is a ____________
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lengthwise ridges on nail plates
Definition
Onychorrhexis is characterized by abnormally brittle nails with ___________
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ridges
Definition
Uneven growth of the nails, usually a result of illness or injury can cause _______
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hangnail
Definition
cutting of the living tissue around the nail can result in ________
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nail ringworm
Definition
the common term for tinea unguium is _______
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fungi
Definition
parasites are also known as ______
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matrix bed
Definition
an inflammation called onychia affects the __________
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shedding of the nail
Definition
one common symptom shared by onychomadesis and onychia is ____________
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