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Onychomadesis is defined as proximal nail plate separation from the nail matrix and nail bed caused by a temporary arrest in nail matrix activity, and may present as a Beau's line.
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HPO:probinson
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2016-10-24T00:35:53Z
definition
Complete shedding (separation) of the nail from the proximal matrix. Onychomadesis is the proximal separation of the nail plate from the nail matrix due to a temporary cessation of nail growth.