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unguis

DEFINITIONS OF: unguis

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n any rigid body structure composed primarily of keratin

Synonyms:
horny structure
Types:
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hoof
the horny covering of the end of the foot in ungulate mammals
claw
sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
nail
horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
bear claw
claw of a bear; often used in jewelry
talon
a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey
fingernail
the nail at the end of a finger
toenail
the nail at the end of a toe
Type of:
anatomical structure, bodily structure, body structure, complex body part, structure
a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing
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