Leukonychia (or leuconychia), also known as white nails or milk spots, is a medical term for white discoloration appearing on nails.{rp|658–9} It is derived from the Greek words leuko (`white`) and onux (`nail`). The most common cause is injury to the base of the nail (the matrix) where the nail is formed. It is harmless and most commonly ca...
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The occurrence of white spots or patches under the nails, of unknown cause; the decoloration may be total or in the form of lines (striate or transverse leukonychia) or dots (punctate leukonychia). ... Synonym: achromia unguium, canities unguium, leukopathia unguis. ... Origin: Leuko-+ G. Onyx (onych-), nail ... Apparent leukonychia, pallor of the ...
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(loo″ko-nik´e-ә) abnormal whiteness of the nails; it has a variety of causes. It may be total (leukonychia totalis) or only in spots (leukonychia punctata) or streaks (leukonychia striata).
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Type: Term Pronunciation: lū′kō-nik′ē-ă Definitions: 1. The occurrence of smooth-surfaced white spots or patches under the nails, of unknown cause; the decoloration may be total or in the form of lines (striate or transverse leukonychia) or dots (punctate leukonychia).
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