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(En español: Lúnula)
Say: loon-yuh-luh
Take a look at your thumb and you'll see this: it's the light half-moon shape at the very bottom of your nail. Every nail has a lunula, but it's easiest to see them on thumbnails.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.