What is the probability that offspring of two heterogeneous parents will be homologous recessive?
Matrixectomy: If your doctor believes the destruction of the nail matrix is necessary after removing the toenail, he or she will perform a partial or full matrixectomy (or matricectomy), which is permanent toenail removal by applying a chemical agent (most commonly phenol or sodium hydroxide) to the matrix.
The terms onychectomy (origin: Greek á½Î½ÏÎ¾ onycho, nail + á¼ÎºÏÎ¿Î¼Î® ektome, excision) and declawing imply mere claw removal, but a more appropriate description would be phalangectomy, excision of toe bone.