whitlow

/ˌwɪtˈloʊ/
/ˌhwɪtˈloʊ/
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Other forms: whitlows

Definitions of whitlow
  1. noun
    a purulent infection at the end of a finger or toe in the area surrounding the nail
    synonyms: felon
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    type of:
    infection
    the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms
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