pincer nail

pin·cer nail

transverse overcurvature of the nail that increases distally, causing the lateral borders of the nail to pinch the soft tissue with resulting tenderness; may result from a developmental anomaly or subungual exostosis.

pincer nail

An idiopathic excess tranverse curvature of the nail bed associated with intense pain and loss of soft tissue at the fingertips. See Nail.

pin·cer nail

(pin'sĕr nāl) Transverse overcurvature of the nail that increases distally, causing the lateral borders of the nail to pinch the soft tissue with resulting tenderness; may result from a developmental anomaly or subungual exostosis.