Definition:
Onycholysis is the separation of the nail plate from the nail bed. This can occur for various reasons, but the most common cause is a fungal nail infection, or onychomycosis.
Pronunciation: on-EE-ko-LY-sis • (noun)
Onycholysis
By Heather Brannon, MD, About.com
Updated: March 31, 2008
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
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