‖n. [ NL. See Onyx. ] (Med.) (a) A whitlow. (b) An affection of a finger or toe, attended with ulceration at the base of the nail, and terminating in the destruction of the nail. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ L., fr. Gr. parwnychi`a; para` beside + 'o`nyx, 'o`nychos, a nail{ 1 }. ] (Med.) A whitlow, or felon{ 3 }. Quincy. [ 1913 Webster ]