Lunule (Noun)
Meaning
The crescent-shaped area at the base of the human fingernail.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The lunule is a distinctive feature visible on some people's fingernails, particularly on the thumbs.
- After a fingernail injury, the lunule may be affected or even disappear for a while.
- In most people, the lunule on the little finger is usually less noticeable than the ones on the other fingernails.
- Carefully trim your fingernails around the lunule to avoid painful irritation.
- The lunule's shape and color can vary greatly between individuals and even across their fingers.