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Skin At The Base Of A Nail Crossword Clue

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noun

• the dead skin at the base of a fingernail or toenail

• the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates

• hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles

41%11 Shop that offers nail care, nail art, and nail extensions
noun

• a shop where hairdressers and beauticians work

35%6A painful condition of the nail in which the edge of the nail digs into the surrounding skin
noun

• a loose narrow strip of skin near the base of a fingernail; tearing it produces a painful sore that is easily infected

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