Letter P

Perionychium

The tissue surrounding the nail, whether it be a fingernail or a toenail, including the tissue bordering the root and sides of the nail.

The word is composed of 'peri-' meaning around or surrounding + the Greek word 'onyx' for nail = around the nail.

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