What does nailbed mean?
Nailbed means (medicine, anatomy) The area underneath a nail in a human or other mammal.
Nailbed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nailbed is a noun meaning (medicine, anatomy) The area underneath a nail in a human or other mammal.
Meaning
(medicine, anatomy) The area underneath a nail in a human or other mammal.
Example Sentences
On close inspection one of the nails will be found to be damaged, often with the nailbed exposed.
Word Forms
- nailbeds
- nail bed
Synonyms for nailbed
Depending on context, synonyms include quick.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include onychectomy, anatomical snuffbox, lacuna, labia minor, talus, anoderm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for nailbed?
Common synonyms include quick.
How do you use nailbed in a sentence?
On close inspection one of the nails will be found to be damaged, often with the nailbed exposed.
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