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nail bed

Richly vascularized extension of the nail matrix directly underneath the nail plate, providing adherence & support to the nail. Pathology: - nail bed cancer - nail bed laceration

Related

hyponychium nail bed cancer nail bed laceration nail matrix nail plate

General

skin appendage

References

Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, Common & Serious Diseases, 3rd ed, Fitzpatrick et al, McGraw Hill, NY, 1997, pg 496