General Anatomy · Integumentary System · Medium

Cuticle

Meaning: The fold of hardened skin at the base of the fingernail or toenail.

In practice: She developed a painful red swelling next to the cuticle after biting her nails.

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Which word means: The skin and underlying tissue covering the skull.

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