Ohio State Board Nail Technician Practice Exam

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Onychorrexis refers to nails that are?

Thick and discolored

Long and curved

Split and brittle

Onychorrexis refers to split and brittle nails. Option A is incorrect because "thick and discolored" nails are known as onychauxis. Option B is incorrect because "long and curved" nails are known as onychogryphosis. Option D is incorrect because "short and stubby" nails are known as onycholysis. Onychorrexis specifically refers to a condition where the nail splits lengthwise, making it fragile and prone to damage. Therefore, the correct choice is C.

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Short and stubby

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