nail bed
noun
: the vascular epidermis upon which most of the fingernail or toenail rests that has a longitudinally ridged surface often visible through the nail
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Nail artists are also taking note, moving his work from the bulb to the nail bed.
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Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 11 June 2024
According to shoppers, the glass dropper is especially helpful when applying the product to their eyelashes and nail beds.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
Treatment includes trimming away the separated nail, cleaning the nail bed, and applying a topical antibiotic.
—Heather L. Brannon, Md, Verywell Health, 9 May 2024
Trouble breathing or unusually rapid breathing, pale, gray or blue-colored skin, lips or nail beds.
—USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2024
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Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 11 June 2024
According to shoppers, the glass dropper is especially helpful when applying the product to their eyelashes and nail beds.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
Treatment includes trimming away the separated nail, cleaning the nail bed, and applying a topical antibiotic.
—Heather L. Brannon, Md, Verywell Health, 9 May 2024
Trouble breathing or unusually rapid breathing, pale, gray or blue-colored skin, lips or nail beds.
—USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2024
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“Nail bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nail%20bed. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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