Psychiatry and Psychology

Nail Biting

Common form of habitual body manipulation which is an expression of tension.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Common form of habitual body manipulation which is an expression of tension.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Onychophagia
  • Biting, Nail

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Aspects Covered

3 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, psychology, therapy.

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Tree Number

  1. F01.145.466w.554w

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WM 172

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Nail Biting. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009259. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009259
  2. Nail Biting. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nail_biting
  3. Nail Biting. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1367423