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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Lindsay’s nails cause the color of the nail bed to look half white and half red or brown, whereas Terry’s nails cause the nail bed to look mostly white or washed-out, per Cleveland Clinic. Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024 Capsaicin can be lethal to rats and mice, and symptoms of acute oral toxicity can include a staggering gait, skin redness, and cyanosis — blue lips, nail beds, and skin due to low oxygen levels. Amiah Taylor, Discover Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024 These habits can cause damage to the nail matrix, nail bed, nail plate, and surrounding skin, slowing nail growth. Sherri Gordon, Health, 18 Oct. 2024 Also, the cuticular seal of the nails should be intact, and the nail plate should adhere to the nail bed, says Dr. Thomas Stringer, a dermatologist with MedStar Health. Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nail bed 

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nail bed was in 1883

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“Nail bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nail%20bed. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

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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