Word of the Day: LUNULA
Crescents we carry with us
lunula (noun) - a small, crescent-shaped structure or marking, especially the pale, crescent-shaped area at the base of the fingernail (plural: lunulae) [loo-nyuh-luh]
BREAKDOWN: LUN- (moon) + -ULA (small)
lunular means crescent-shaped
“Everyone has lunulae, but they may not always be visible. If you don’t see them, there’s usually no cause for concern, especially if you’re not experiencing any other symptoms.” —Cleveland Clinic
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