Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Pertaining to under a nail
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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Subungual means pertaining to under a nail.

Answer: H
 Dermatophytosis is a fungal infection of the skin, hair, or nails.

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

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

Answer: M
 Lunula refers to the white, crescent-shaped area at the base of a fingernail or toenail.

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

Answer: F
 The cuticle is the narrow band of tissue that seals the base of the nail to the finger or toe.

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

Answer: R
 Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin condition characterized by scaly, red patches of skin.

Answer: T
 Xeroderma refers to dry, rough, and cracked skin.

Note: The other terms do not relate specifically to under a nail.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings