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What is the medical term meaning "pertaining to the absence of fingernails or toenails"?

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Dr. Grace Torres-hodgesanswered

Podiatry 24 years experience

Anonychia: anonychia refers to the absence of fingernails and toenails

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Dr. Joseph Newmananswered

Podiatry 33 years experience

Anonychia: Is the medical term for absence of fingernail(s) and/or toenail(s).

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