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The technical term applied to any deformity or disease of the nail is?

  1. Onychomycosis

  2. Onychosis

  3. Onycholysis

  4. Onychophagy

The correct answer is: Onychosis

The technical term applied to any deformity or disease of the nail is called onychosis. Onychomycosis (A) is a specific type of nail fungus infection, while onycholysis (C) refers to the separation of the nail from the nail bed. Onychophagy (D) is the habit of biting or chewing on the nails, and while it can cause nail damage, it is not considered a medical condition. Overall, onychosis is the most general and appropriate term for any abnormality or illness affecting the nails.