1. The folds of skin that overlap the sides and base of a fingernail or toenail.
Usage: Medical/anatomical term; Usually used in plural form

Examples

• The nailfolds protect the nail matrix and help anchor the nail plate.
• Inflammation of the nailfolds can occur in certain autoimmune conditions.
• A dermatologist examined the patient's nailfolds for signs of infection.
• Healthy nailfolds should appear smooth and well-defined.
• The lateral nailfolds are the skin folds on either side of the nail.