Ohio State Board Nail Technician Practice Exam

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What is inflammation of the matrix and shedding of the nail known as?

Onychia
Onycholysis
Paronychia
Onychomadesis

The correct answer is: Onychia

Inflammation of the matrix and shedding of the nail is known as onychia. This refers to a bacterial or fungal infection of the nail matrix and surrounding tissues. Option B, Onycholysis, is separation of the nail from the nail bed and is not necessarily accompanied by inflammation. Option C, Paronychia, refers to infection and inflammation of the skin and tissues around the nail. Option D, Onychomadesis, is the complete separation of the nail from the nail bed due to trauma or infection. These options are not correct for the specific description of inflammation and shedding of the nail matrix. Onychia is the most accurate and specific term for this condition.