Lovibond angle

Lo·vi·bond an·gle

(lō'vĭ-bond), the angle made at the meeting of the proximal nail fold and the nail plate when viewed from the radial aspect; normally less than 180 degrees, but greater in clubbing of the fingers. Synonym(s): Lovibond profile sign

Lo·vi·bond an·gle

(lō'vi bond ang'gĕl) The angle made at the meeting of the proximal nail fold and the nail plate when viewed from the radial aspect; normally, less than 180 degrees but exceeding this in clubbing of the fingers.

Lovibond,

J.L., 20th century English dermatologist. Lovibond angle - angle located at the junction between the nail plate and proximal nail fold, and which is normally less than 160 degrees. In clubbing, the angle exceeds 180 degrees.Lovibond profile sign - Synonym(s): Lovibond angle