Define hyponychium

A) A portion of the stratum corneum of the nail root that extends over the exposed nail.
B) The thickened stratum corneum underlying the free edge of the nail.
C) An epidermal fold not visible from the surface where nail production occurs.
D) An area of epidermis that is covered by the nail.
E) The visible portion of the nail.


Answer: B

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