Ohio State Board Nail Technician Practice Exam

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What is 'Onychosis'?

  1. Inflammation of the nail matrix

  2. Any disease or disorder of the nail

  3. A fungal nail infection

  4. Nail discoloration

The correct answer is: Any disease or disorder of the nail

Onychosis is a general term used to describe any disease or disorder of the nail. Option A refers to onychitis, which is inflammation of the nail matrix. Option C is onychomycosis, which is a fungal infection of the nail. Option D is onycholysis, which is detachment or splitting of the nail. Onychosis is a broader term that encompasses all of these conditions and more. Therefore, option B is the most accurate answer.