Nail Disorders / Diseases Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• onychomycosis : fungal infection of the natural nail
• kiolonchia : also known spoon nails; inverted or concaved nails
• pseudomonas : common bacteria that can lead to a bacterial infection that appears as a green, yellow, or black discoloration of the nail bed
• onychogryposis : also known as rams horn or claw nails; an enlargement of the fingernails or toenails accompanied by increased thickening and curvature
• onychomadesis : separation and falling off of a nail plate from the nail bed.
• tinea pedis : also known as athletes foot.
• plicatured nails : also known as folded nail; a type of highly curved nail plate.
• melanonychia : darkening of the fingernails or toenails; may be seen as a black band within the nail plate extending from the base to the free edge.
• nail psoriasis : tiny pits or severe roughness on the surface of the nail plate.
• blue fingernails : blue or purple nail bed, usually from poor circulation.