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LOINC 2.82

Shape of Nail

Shape Nail

Definition

  • Nail shape is normal slightly angled with a 160 degree angle between the nail base and the skin. Concave (spooning) nails may be present in iron deficiency anemias. Clubbing nails (nail angle >180 degrees) can occur from hypoxia (deprivation of oxygen).

Component

  • Shape

Specimen / system

  • Nail

Class

  • H&P.PX

Property

  • Type

Scale

  • Nom

Related names

  • H+P; H+P.PX; Nails; Nominal; P prime; Point in time; Random; Typ; Ungal nail

Index terms

  • H+P
  • H+P.PX
  • Nails
  • Nominal
  • P prime
  • Point in time
  • Random
  • Typ
  • Ungal nail