How Do You Spell ONYCHOPHYMA?

Pronunciation: [ˈɒnɪt͡ʃəfˌɪmə] (IPA)

Onychophyma is a medical term that refers to the overgrowth of the toenails or fingernails. The word contains five syllables, and its phonetic transcription is ˌɑnɪkoʊˈfaɪmə. This word starts with the prefix "onycho" that means "nail." "Phyma" refers to the growth or tumor. The letter "o" appears in the beginning and middle of the word whereas the letters "y" and "ch" give the word its unique pronunciation. Correct spelling of medical terminology is essential for effective communication and accurate diagnosis.

ONYCHOPHYMA Meaning and Definition

1. Onychophyma is a medical term referring to a condition characterized by the thickening or enlargement of the toenails or fingernails, often resulting in a distorted and deformed appearance. This condition primarily affects the nails, causing them to become excessively thickened, elongated, and crumpled. Onychophyma usually occurs in the context of long-standing, severe cases of nail infection, such as chronic paronychia or onychomycosis.

   The underlying cause of onychophyma is typically a chronic inflammation of the nail bed or nail matrix that impairs proper nail growth. This chronic inflammation can be triggered by several factors, including repetitive trauma, fungal or bacterial infections, poor nail hygiene, or underlying systemic conditions.

   Common symptoms of onychophyma include pain, tenderness, nail discoloration, brittleness, and an irregular or bulbous appearance of the affected nails. In severe cases, the nails may become so thickened and distorted that they interfere with daily activities or cause discomfort.

   Treatment of onychophyma typically involves addressing the underlying cause. This may include the use of antifungal or antibacterial medications, improving nail hygiene practices, trimming or removing the affected nails, and, in severe cases, surgical intervention. Proper diagnosis and management of onychophyma are crucial to prevent further complications and restore the health and appearance of the nails.

2. Swelling or hypertrophy of the nails.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for ONYCHOPHYMA

• inychophyma
• knychophyma
• lnychophyma
• pnychophyma
• 0nychophyma
• 9nychophyma
• obychophyma
• omychophyma
• ojychophyma
• ohychophyma
• ontchophyma
• ongchophyma
• onhchophyma
• onuchophyma
• on7chophyma
• on6chophyma
• onyxhophyma
• onyvhophyma
• onyfhophyma
• onydhophyma

Etymology of ONYCHOPHYMA

The word "onychophyma" is derived from the Greek roots "onycho" meaning "nail" and "phyma" meaning "swelling" or "tumor". Thus, "onychophyma" refers to a condition characterized by a swollen or hypertrophic nail.