Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Band of epidermis at the base and sides of the nail plate
A)albinism
B)alopecia
C)anhidrosis
D)causalgia
E)collagen
F)cuticle
G)dermabrasion
H)dermatophytosis
I)erythematous
J)keratosis
K)leukoplakia
L)lipoma
M)lunula
N)melanin
O)onycholysis
P)paronychia
Q)pilosebaceous
R)seborrheic dermatitis
S)subungual
T)xeroderma

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The cuticle is the band of epidermis at the base and sides of the nail plate.

Answer: M
 Lunula is the half-moon-shaped area at the base of the nail.

Answer: N
 Melanin is the pigment that gives color to the skin, hair, and eyes.

Answer: O
 Onycholysis is the separation of the nail from the nail bed.

Answer: P
 Paronychia is an infection of the skin around the nail.

Answer: Q
 Pilosebaceous refers to the hair follicles and sebaceous glands.

Answer: R
 Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that causes a red, itchy, and flaky rash.

Answer: T
 Xeroderma is a condition in which the skin becomes dry and rough.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings