Question

which term means \abnormal condition of fungus infection of the nail\?
urticaria
onychophagia
pyoderma
onychomycosis

Explanation:

• Urticaria: It refers to hives, a skin condition characterized by itchy welts, not a nail - fungus - related condition.
• Onychophagia: This is the act of nail - biting, not a fungal infection of the nail.
• Pyoderma: It is a general term for skin infections (usually bacterial), not specific to nail fungus.
• Onychomycosis: The prefix "onycho -" refers to the nail, and "mycosis" means a fungal infection.

Answer:

onychomycosis