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brittle nails  

Definition

  • Onychorrhexis (from the Greek words ὄνυχο- ónycho-, "nail" and ῥῆξις rhexis, "bursting"), is a brittleness with breakage of finger or toenails that may result from hypothyroidism, anemia, anorexia nervosa or bulimia, or after oral retinoid therapy. (Wikipedia)

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/VH8-HFRF26PM-W

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