onychocryptosis
|on-y-cho-cryp-to-sis|
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/ˌɒnɪkoʊkrɪpˈtoʊsɪs/
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/ˌɒnɪkəʊkrɪpˈtəʊsɪs/
ingrown toenail
Etymology
'onychocryptosis' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'onyx' meaning 'nail' and 'kryptos' meaning 'hidden'.
'onychocryptosis' was directly borrowed from Greek into modern medical terminology without significant transformation.
Initially, it meant 'hidden nail', referring to the nail growing into the skin, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical condition commonly known as an ingrown toenail, where the nail grows into the skin, causing pain and inflammation.
The patient was diagnosed with onychocryptosis and required minor surgery to alleviate the pain.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/04 19:10