definition
Excessive lateral nail growth into the nail fold. Because the lateral margin of the nail acts as a foreign body, inflammation and granulation may result. It is caused by improperly fitting shoes and by improper trimming of the nail.
synonyms
Unguis Incarnatus, Ingrown Nail
UMLS
Embedded toenail, Ingrowing nail, Ingrowing, nail, Ingrowing, nail toe, INGROWN NAIL, Ingrown Nails, Ingrown toenail, Nail, Ingrown, Nails, Ingrown, Onychocryptosis, Unguis incarnatus