Definition of Unguis

1. Noun. Any rigid body structure composed primarily of keratin.


Definition of Unguis

1. n. The nail, claw, talon, or hoof of a finger, toe, or other appendage.

2. n. The nail, claw, talon, or hoof of a finger, toe, or other appendage.

Definition of Unguis

1. a nail, claw, or hoof [n -GUES]

Medical Definition of Unguis

1. Origin: L, nail, claw, or hoof. 1. The nail, claw, talon, or hoof of a finger, toe, or other appendage. 2. One of the terminal hooks on the foot of an insect. 3. The slender base of a petal in some flowers; a claw. Synonym: ungula. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Unguis

unguicular
unguiculata
unguiculate
unguiculate mammal
unguiculated
unguiculus
unguided
unguiferous
unguiform
unguilt
unguilting
unguiltness
unguilty
unguinal
unguinous
unguis (current term)
unguis aduncus
unguis avis
unguis incarnatus
ungula
ungulae
ungular
ungulata
ungulate
ungulated
ungulates
unguled
unguligrade
ungulous
ungum

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