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- [koi-loh-nik-ee-uh]
- /ˌkɔɪ loʊˈnɪk i ə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koi-loh-nik-ee-uh]
- /ˌkɔɪ loʊˈnɪk i ə/
Definitions of koilonychia word
- noun koilonychia an abnormal condition in which the outer surfaces of the nails are concave; spoon nail. 1
- noun koilonychia A deformity of the nails characterized by concavity of the outer surface. 0
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Origin of koilonychia
First appearance:
before 1900 One of the 17% newest English words
1900-05; < Greek koîl(os) hollow + onych- (stem of ónyx nail; see onyx) + -ia
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Parts of speech for Koilonychia
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koilonychia popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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- what is koilonychia?
- what is koilonychia in nails?
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