onychomadesis

English

noun

Definitions

Periodic idiopathic shedding of the nails beginning at their proximal ends, possibly caused by the temporary arrest of the function of the nail matrix.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek μαδάω (I fall off, am bald).

Origin

Ancient Greek

μαδάω

Gloss

I fall off, am bald

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Cognates and derived terms

μαδάω Ancient Greek
μαδαρός Ancient Greek
*meh₂d- Proto-Indo-European