| Term Name: | nail development |
|---|---|
| Synonyms: | |
| Definition: | The process whose specific outcome is the progression of a nail over time, from its formation to the mature structure. A nail is a horn-like envelope covering the outer end of a finger or toe, and consists of the nail plate, the nail matrix and the nail bed below it, and the grooves surrounding it. |
| Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0035878] QuickGO AmiGO |