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nail biting

nail biting Nail biting is a common habitual act of manipulating the body by biting the nails.

Nail biting is a common habitual act of manipulating the body by biting the nails. It is understood as a sign or expression of tension.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Nail Biting” (D009259).
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