noun
- inflammation of the tissue around a fingernail or toenail
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient developed perionychia after an ingrown toenail became infected.
- Proper nail care can help prevent perionychia.
- The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the perionychia.
- Perionychia often causes swelling and pain around the nail.
- She noticed redness and tenderness, signs of possible perionychia.