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Noun
How about the ancient toenails with fungus that were going to be lost because the researchers could no longer afford to refrigerate them?—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 3 Aug. 2025 In addition, nail changes like onychomycosis (toenail fungus) are common in PsA. This can result in toenails that are thick, crumbling, break easily, or have a bad odor.—Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 July 2025
Verb
In April 2021, Walker’s great-granddaughter, Brandi Faison, came by to give her Nannie a pedicure and was startled by the sight of her feet — hardened, yellow and cracking, with thick, curling toenails three to four times their normal length.—Christopher Rowland, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024 Most often, tea tree oil is used to treat athlete's foot, toenail fungal infections, and acne.—Sherri Gordon, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for toenail
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