whitlow in a sentence
n.
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Definition
Whitlow is a painful infection of the finger or toe, typically affecting the area around the nail.
Crossword clues for whitlow
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "whitlow".
- Infection near the nail on a digit.
- Painful swelling in a finger or toe.
- Nail area infection causing discomfort.
- Pus-filled infection at the fingertip.
- Condition affecting fingers or toes painfully.
Whitlow sentence examples
- The doctor diagnosed her with a whitlow after she complained of pain in her finger.
- He had to take time off work due to the painful whitlow that had developed on his thumb.
- After a week of treatment, the whitlow began to show signs of improvement.
- She learned that a whitlow is often caused by the herpes simplex virus.
- Preventing a whitlow involves proper hand hygiene and avoiding injuries to the fingers.