leuconychia


leu·ko·nych·i·a

(lū'kō-nik'ē-ă) The occurrence of white spots, streaks, or patches underthe nails, due to the presence of air bubbles between the nail and its bed.
Synonym(s): leuconychia.
[leuko- + G. onyx (onych-), nail]

leuconychia

White discoloration of, or white patches in, the fingernails.