perionychium

[ per-ee-oh-nik-ee-uhm ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural per·i·o·nych·i·a [per-ee-oh-, nik, -ee-, uh].

1. the epidermis surrounding the base and sides of a fingernail or toenail.

perionychium

/ ˌpɛrɪəʊˈnɪkɪəm /

noun

1. the skin that surrounds a fingernail or toenail

Word History and Origins

Origin of perionychium¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1900–05; perionychia ¹, -ium

Word History and Origins

Origin of perionychium¹

C19: New Latin, from peri- + Greek onux a nail