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Med.an abnormal condition in which the outer surfaces of the nails are concave; koilonychia.[1895-1900]
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koilonychia — A malformation of the nails in which the outer surface is concave; often associated with iron deficiency or softening by occupational contact with oils. SYN: spoon nail. [G. koilos, hollow, + onyx (onych ), nail] * * * koil·onych·ia .kȯil ō nik… … Medical dictionary
koilonychia — /koy loh nik ee euh/, n. Med. an abnormal condition in which the outer surfaces of the nails are concave; spoon nail. [1900 05; < Gk koîl(os) hollow + onych (s. of ónyx nail; see ONYX) + IA] * * * … Universalium
