nail bed
noun
: the vascular epidermis upon which most of the fingernail or toenail rests that has a longitudinally ridged surface often visible through the nail
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Depending on skin tone, lips, nail beds and skin may appear pale, gray, or blue.
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Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 8 Aug. 2024
The cuticle is a thin layer of clear dead skin at the intersection between the nail bed and skin, and serves as a barrier against dirt or debris and infectious agents such as bacteria, yeast or fungi.
—Marlene Cimons, Washington Post, 28 July 2024
Their pupil size may change, their skin may become clammy and their lips, nail beds and skin may turn blue.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 26 July 2024
Ingrown nails grow into the surrounding skin, toenail fungus pushes the nail up and away from the toe, and other conditions cause the nail to grow away from the nail bed.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 19 July 2024
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Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 8 Aug. 2024
The cuticle is a thin layer of clear dead skin at the intersection between the nail bed and skin, and serves as a barrier against dirt or debris and infectious agents such as bacteria, yeast or fungi.
—Marlene Cimons, Washington Post, 28 July 2024
Their pupil size may change, their skin may become clammy and their lips, nail beds and skin may turn blue.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 26 July 2024
Ingrown nails grow into the surrounding skin, toenail fungus pushes the nail up and away from the toe, and other conditions cause the nail to grow away from the nail bed.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 19 July 2024
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