Whitlow


noun
1.
an inflammation of the deeper tissues of a finger or toe, especially of the terminal phalanx, usually producing suppuration.
noun
1.
any pussy inflammation of the end of a finger or toe

whitlow whit·low (wĭt’lō’)
n.
See felon.

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