English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
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Whitlow
(a.)
An inflammation of the fingers or toes, generally of the
last phalanx, terminating usually in suppuration. The inflammation may
occupy any seat between the skin and the bone, but is usually applied
to a felon or inflammation of the periosteal structures of the bone.
Whitlow
(a.)
An inflammatory disease of the feet. It occurs round the
hoof, where an acrid matter is collected.