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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Also, the cuticular seal of the nails should be intact, and the nail plate should adhere to the nail bed, says Dr. Thomas Stringer, a dermatologist with MedStar Health. —

Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024 The skin around the nail may also feel sensitive or painful as the toenail separates from the nail bed. —

Lindsay Curtis, Health, 21 Oct. 2024 Instead of a slightly-rounded tip that mirrors the shape of the nail bed, as in a traditional French manicure, the line might be squiggly or two-toned, like this example by Brush. —

Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 15 Feb. 2024 Inflammation can affect the nail bed and nail matrix and change how nails grow, leading to the appearance of ridges. —

Lindsay Curtis, Health, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nail bed