paronychia

Meanings

• Noun

  An inflammatory condition of the skin surrounding the nails, usually caused by bacterial infection.

  - "She was diagnosed with paronychia after biting her nail."
  - "Paronychia is a common infection among swimmers and people who frequently immerse their hands in water."

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Variants

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Etymology

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From the Greek words paronykia (παρονύχια), meaning 'beside the nail'.

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Trivia

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1. Paronychia is most commonly caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus.

2. Paronychia can lead to more serious conditions, such as septicemia, if left untreated.

3. Paronychia is also known as 'nail border inflammation' or 'periungual inflammation'.

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1. Folliculitis: Another inflammatory condition of the skin, caused by infection of the hair follicles. Paronychia and folliculitis are related conditions, as they both involve infection of the skin surrounding the nails.

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Culture

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Paronychia is a common condition that affects people of all ages, but is more prevalent in those with poor hygiene or weakened immune systems. It has been depicted in various forms of literature and art, often as a symbol of illness or decay.

How to Memorize "paronychia"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a red, swollen area around the nail, with pus or fluid collecting under the skin.
   - Visualize the affected area feeling tender and painful to touch.

2. associate
   

   - Associate paronychia with poor hygiene or exposure to water.
   - Associate the condition with inflammation and infection.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym P-A-R-O-N-Y-C-H-I-A to remember the meaning: Paronychia Around Nails Causing Infection And Hurt.

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