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ungual

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective ungual has 1 sense
  1. ungual - of or relating to a nail or claw or hoof

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Term: Ungual

Description

In anatomy, ungual refers to anything related to the nail or claw of an animal. It can also be used to describe anything shaped like a nail or claw.

The term ungual can also be used in the context of medicine to refer to a surgical procedure involving the nails.

Sample Sentences

  1. The cat meticulously sharpened its ungual claws on the scratching post.
  2. In humans, the ungual phalanx is the bone that forms the structure of the nail.
  3. The surgeon performed an ungual procedure to address an ingrown toenail.
  4. His fingers resembled ungual instruments as he played the delicate piano piece.

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