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cosmetology: nail structure and growth
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By: hansen bridget
Created: 2011-12-16
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onycholysis
loosening or seperation of the nail
onychology
study of the structure and growth of nails
onychomycosis
fungus of the nails
onychophagy
refers to bitten nails
onychophosis
overgrowth of the nails
onychophyma
swelling of the nail, also known as onychauxis
onychaptosis
shedding or falling off nail
onyx
the technical name for the nail
onychia
inflammation of the nail matrix
onychatrophia
ingrown nails caused from improper trimming or shoes
etiology
cause of a diseas disorder, condition
hyponychium
the slightly thickened layer of skin that lies under the free edge
eponychium
the living skin at the base of the nail plate covering the matrix area
lunula
the whitened area, half moon shaped at the base of the nail
paronychia
inflammation of the skin around the nail. also called felon
perionychium
the skin that touches, overlaps, and surrounds the nail
pterytium
refers to overgrown cuticles.
leuconychia
the white spots that appear on the nail caused by injury. signs of systemic disorders
monomer
mixes with the powder to form an acrylic nail liquid in form
nail bed
the portion of living skin where the nail plate sits. nerves, and blood vessels found here
nail plate
visible nail area from the nail root to free edge. made of layers no nerve or blood vessels can be found
cuticle
the dead colorless skin overlapping around the nail
matrix
the active tissue that generates cells that harden as the move outward from the root of the nail. effects shape, size, and rate of growth
ridge filler
nail product used to smooth out and fill in minor depressions on a clients nail
styptic powder
if the technician causes bleeding during a nail service this should be used
antiseptic
liquid or foam based products used to reduce bacteria, viruses and fungus on skin
agnail (hangnail)
split cuticles, loose skin partially seperated from the cuticle
ulna
bone located in the little finger side of the lower arm
athletes foot (ringworm, tinea pedis)
theckened white skin and watery blisters between the toes
nipper
instrument used for trimming cuticle
oval
considered the perfect nail shape
free edge
portion of the nail extending beyond the end of the fingers or toes
primer
to absorb moisture on the nail
ultra violet light
used to dry and harden gel nails
eggshell nail
very thin nails that are softer and more flexible than usual
corrugations
wavy nail ridges/ uneven growth
primer
a solution that ensure adhesion acrylic product to the nail
keratin/protein
what the natural nail is made of
15%-25%
water content of a nail
flexible and ridgid
is how the nail becomes when the water content is to low
bed epithelium
the thin layer of tissue that attaches the nail bed to the nail plate
100 layers
how many layers of cells the nail plate is constructed of
nail folds
normal skin that surrounds the nail plate and forms nail grooves
nail grooves
the slits or furrows on the side of the nail where it moves
summer
the season your nails grow the fastest
middle finger
grows the fastest
thumb
grows the slowest
4-6 months
to replace a ntural nail
9 months
to replace the natural toe nail
About this deck
By: hansen bridget
Created: 2011-12-16
Size: 49 flashcards
Views: 21
Created: 2011-12-16
Size: 49 flashcards
Views: 21
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