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Elenna [48]
3 years ago
8

What is the thin layer of skin that covers the base of the nail

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2 answers:
Levart [38]3 years ago
4 0
That layer of skin is called the cuticle.
Morgarella [4.7K]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

The thin layer of skin at the bottom of the nail is called the <em>Cuticle.</em>

The <em>Cuticle </em>prevents bacteria from getting to the new nail growth.

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