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koilonychia

koil·o·nych·i·a
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [koi-loh-nik-ee-uh]
    • /ˌkɔɪ loʊˈnɪk i ə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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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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Top questions with koilonychia

  • what is koilonychia?
  • what is koilonychia in nails?

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