ungual (Meaning)
Wordnet
ungual (a)
of or relating to a nail or claw or hoof
Webster
ungual (a.)
Of or pertaining to a nail, claw, talon, or hoof, or resembling one.
Having a nail, claw, or hoof attached; -- said of certain bones of the feet.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ungual
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ungual Sentence Examples
- The ungual tuft on the squirrel's tail helps it maintain its balance on branches.
- The ungual groove of the cat's claw allows it to retract its claws.
- The ungual crest provides structural support to the claw.
- The ungual lamina comprises the hard, keratinized outer layer of the claw.
- The ungual phalanges are the bones that form the toes and fingers, including the ungual digit.
- Ungual growth occurs continuously, necessitating regular trimming.
- Ungual infections can cause pain, swelling, and abscesses in the nail bed.
- Ungual melanomas are rare but aggressive types of skin cancer that develop in the nail unit.
- Ungual dystrophy refers to any abnormal condition of the nail, such as discoloration, thickening, or splitting.
- The ungual plate is the visible portion of the nail that extends beyond the hyponychium.
FAQs About the word ungual
of or relating to a nail or claw or hoofOf or pertaining to a nail, claw, talon, or hoof, or resembling one., Having a nail, claw, or hoof attached; -- said of
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The ungual tuft on the squirrel's tail helps it maintain its balance on branches.
The ungual groove of the cat's claw allows it to retract its claws.
The ungual crest provides structural support to the claw.
The ungual lamina comprises the hard, keratinized outer layer of the claw.
