The thin layer of skin covering the base of the nail is called the a0.

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The thin layer of skin covering the base of the nail is called the cuticle.

Nu answered May 22, 2019

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The cuticle or eponychium of the fingernail is a specialized form of epidermis that is found over the base of the nails of the fingers.

Kschaeffler answered May 25, 2019

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