Whitlow
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʍɪt.loʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Whitlow is a noun meaning An infection near or under the cuticle of a fingernail or toenail.
Meaning
An infection near or under the cuticle of a fingernail or toenail.
Example Sentences
'Twas a bad leg allowed me to read the Pilgrim's Progress, and Mark Clark learnt All-Fours in a whitlow.
Word Forms
- whitlows
Synonyms for whitlow
Depending on context, synonyms include felon, nimpingang, paronychia, wicklow.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include felon, herpetic, melanotic, onychia, paronychia, onychomycosis.
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