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LEUCONYCHIA [1 record]

Record 1 2011-07-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skin Appendages
  • Biotechnology
DEF

A whitish discoloration of the nails, usually partial although occasionally it is total; very rarely it may occur in transverse streaks (l. striata), in bands, or in spots. There are several different causes.

Key term(s)
  • leuconychia

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phanères
  • Biotechnologie
DEF

Décoloration de l'ongle attribuable à diverses pathologies.

OBS

Elle peut être totale ou partielle (ponctuée ou striée).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Faneras
  • Biotecnología
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