nail plate; nail bed
Anatomical term for the hard keratin plate (nail plate) and the underlying tissue (nail bed). Used in medical or biological contexts.
Bleeding is observed under the nail plate.
Deformity of the nail plate can be caused by injury or disease.
Standard kanji form for this anatomical term.
Compound of 爪 (nail, claw) and 甲 (shell, carapace, instep), referring to the hard protective plate of the nail.