Whitlow

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪtˌloʊ/

Whitlow (noun)

  1. A painful infection in the skin near a fingernail or toenail, often with swelling and pus.
  2. A painful finger infection caused by herpes viruses, usually forming small blisters around the nail area.

Examples

  • A whitlow can cause pain and swelling on the finger.
  • The doctor checked the whitlow and cleaned the wound.