perionychium
/ˌpɛrioʊˈnɪkiəm/
noun
- The skin around the fingernail or toenail, including the cuticle and nail fold.
- The doctor examined the perionychium for signs of infection after the hangnail became swollen.
- Inflammation of the perionychium can cause pain and redness around the nail.
- She carefully pushed back her perionychium while getting a manicure.