the fingernails
111pipa — or p i p a Short necked Chinese lute. It has a pear shaped body and a fretted fingerboard, and the silk strings are plucked with the fingernails. It is prominent in the opera orchestra and as an ensemble, solo, and accompanying instrument. The… …
112Duke lacrosse case — Coordinates: 36°00′30″N 78°54′43″W / 36.00831°N 78.91203°W / 36.00831; 78.91203 The Duke lacrosse case is a common name given to …
113Etiquette of Indian dining — As in many cultures, eating and drinking are important and widely respected parts of Indian culture, local customs, traditions, and religions. Proper table manners vary from culture to culture, although there are always a few basic rules that are …
114Systemic disease — Life threatening disease redirects here. A systemic disease is one that affects a number of organs and tissues, or affects the body as a whole.[1] Although most medical conditions will eventually involve multiple organs in advanced stage (e.g.… …
115pinworm — /pin werrm /, n. a small nematode worm, Enterobius vermicularis, infesting the intestine and migrating to the rectum and anus, esp. in children. [1905 10; PIN + WORM] * * * Common species (Enterobius vermicularis) of nematode parasitic to humans …
116scratch — scratchable, adj. scratchably, adv. scratcher, n. scratchless, adj. scratchlike, adj. /skrach/, v.t. 1. to break, mar, or mark the surface of by rubbing, scraping, or tearing with something sharp or rough: to scratch one s hand on a nail. 2. to… …
117Mahuika — For the proposed impact crater, see Mahuika crater. Māui stole fire from the fingernails of Mahuika Mahuika is a Māori fire deity. Generally, Mahuika is female. In some versions, she is the younger sister of Hine nui te pō, goddess of death. It… …
118wrap — /rap/, v., wrapped or wrapt, wrapping, n., adj. v.t. 1. to enclose in something wound or folded about (often fol. by up): She wrapped her head in a scarf. 2. to enclose and make fast (an article, bundle, etc.) within a covering of paper or the… …
119Onychomycosis — Fungal infection of the nails. Fungal infections can involve either the toenails or the fingernails. Nail fungal infection is usually caused by the dermatophyte fungi Trichophyton rubrum which can invade the nail bed. See dermatophytic… …
120likewise — 01. My boss works overtime a lot, and he expects everyone else to do [likewise]. 02. Make sure you wash the kitchen floors, and [likewise] the floors in the bathroom. 03. I told him I was pleased to meet him, and he answered me saying, [Likewise] …
