ناخن

Also known as unguis

hard projection of digit

AI overview

A nail is a hard, pointed projection that grows from the end of your fingers and toes, made of layers of a protein called keratin. Nails protect the sensitive tips of your digits and help you grip and manipulate objects with precision.

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Research

53,549 papers

Nail Psoriasis.ReviewActas dermo-sifiliograficas · 2022Canal-García E, Bosch-Amate X, Belinchón I et al.DOI: 10.1016/j.ad.2022.01.006
Nail cosmetology.ReviewHand surgery & rehabilitation · 2024Scheers C, Andre J, Richert BDOI: 10.1016/j.hansur.2024.101657
Review of Nail Lichen Planus: Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment.ReviewDermatologic clinics · 2021Gupta MK, Lipner SRDOI: 10.1016/j.det.2020.12.002
Nail anatomy.Clinics in dermatology · 2013de Berker DDOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2013.06.006
Nail Abnormalities.ReviewAmerican family physician · 2025Leggit JC
Nail Cosmetics and Adornment.ReviewDermatologic clinics · 2021Draelos ZDDOI: 10.1016/j.det.2021.01.001
Nail dystrophy for the surgeon.ReviewHand surgery & rehabilitation · 2024Dumontier C, Braga da Silva JDOI: 10.1016/j.hansur.2024.101635
Nail histopathology.ReviewActas dermo-sifiliograficas · 2013Martin BDOI: 10.1016/j.adengl.2013.06.001

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Wikidata facts

Part of: digit
Image: Toes.jpg
Said to be same as: claw
Has use: attack

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Commons category: Nails
topic's main category: Category:Nails (anatomy)
NCI Thesaurus ID: C33156
on focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4

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