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- [par-uh-nik-ee-uh]
- /ˌpær əˈnɪk i ə/
- /pˌarənˈɪkiə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [par-uh-nik-ee-uh]
- /ˌpær əˈnɪk i ə/
Definitions of paronychia word
- noun paronychia inflammation of the folds of skin bordering a nail of a finger or toe, usually characterized by infection and pus formation; felon. 1
- noun paronychia a bacterial or fungal infection where the nail and skin meet on toes or fingers 0
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Origin of paronychia
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin parōnychia < Greek parōnychía whitlow, equivalent to par- par- + onych- (stem of ónyx) claw, nail + -ia -ia
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Parts of speech for Paronychia
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
paronychia popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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- what is onychia and paronychia of toe?
- what does paronychia look like?
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