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Nails. Flashcards

1
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The study of the structure and growth of the nails is called

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Onychology

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The part of the bail that extends beyond the end of the finger and protects the tips of the fingers or toes

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Free edge

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The visible nail area from the nail root to free edge; made of layers and there are no nerves or blood vessels here

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Nail body

OR nail plate

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The folds of skin of either side of the nail groove

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Nail wall

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The half-moon shape at the base of the nail, which appears white due to a reflection of light at the point where the nail matrix and nail bed meet

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Lunula

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The cuticle that overlaps the lunula at the base of the nail

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Eponychium

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7
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The loose and pliable overlapping skin around the nail

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Cuticle

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The active tissue that generates cells, which harden as they move outward from the root of the nail

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Nail matrix

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This is attached to the matrix at the base of the nail, under the skin and inside the mantle

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Nail root

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A pocket-like structure that holds the root and matrix

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Mantle

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The area of the nail on which the nail body rests; nerves and blood vessels are found and supply nourishment

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Nail bed

ligaments attach the nail bed to the bone

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12
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The tracks on either side of the nail that the nail moves on as it grows

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Nail grooves

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13
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The skin that touches, overlaps and surrounds the nail

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Perionychium

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14
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The skin underneath the free edge

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Hyponychium

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15
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Growth of a new nail plate would take?

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4-6 months

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16
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Nails grows at an average rate of

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1/8th inch per month (adults)

*growth of nails is faster when you are younger because of general cell reproduction is occurring faster; therefore, growth of nails slows as one ages

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17
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Nail growth is faster in BLANK and slower in BLANK

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Faster - summer

Slower - winter

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18
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Which nail grows the slowest? Fastest?

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Slowest - thumb

Fastest - middle finger

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19
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Toe nails are harder and thinker than finger nails and tend to grow?

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Slower

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20
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Permanent distortion a of nails occur when:

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  1. A nail is lost for to trauma and, without the protection of the nail plate, the nail bed or matrix is injured
  2. A nail is lost through disease or infection. The regrown nail, in this case is often distorted in shape
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21
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Any disease, disorder or condition of the nail is called

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Onychosis

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22
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Disease present?
Disorder present?
Condition present?
Can you perform nail service?

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Disease - no
Disorder - yes, with care
Condition - yes

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23
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The cause of the disease, disorder or condition is called?

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Etiology

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24
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What are the six signs of infection in the nails and hands?

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Pain, swelling, redness, local fever, throbbing and pus

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25
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Ring worm of the nail is called?
(Disease)

Cause: fungus, usually nail injury invade by fungus
Prognosis: nail becomes thick and discolors, can develop white scaly patches which yellow streak under nail plate, deformed nail may fall off

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Onychomycosis

OR tinea unguium & unguis

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26
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Ringworm of the hand
(Disease)

Cause: fungus
Prognosis: appears as rings containing tiny blisters, dark pink/reddish in color, can have dry flakes, can spread to nails, scale, feet or body

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Tinea manus

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27
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“Athlete’s foot” or ringworm of feet
(Disease)

Cause: fungus, thrives in moist/dark places
Prognosis: inching & peeling of skin, blisters with colorless fluid forming in groups or singly on sores and between toes, leaving sore or itchy skin on feet

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Tinea pedis

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28
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Inflammation of skin around the nail
(Disease)

Cause: bacterial infection, can come from infected hangnail; prolonged exposure to water create favorable conditions

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Paronychia

OR felon

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29
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Refers to shedding or falling off of the nail
(Disease)

Cause: disease or injury related
Prognosis: nail will regrow, may occur on only 1-2 nails, nail bed will be sensitive and should be protected while nail grows

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Onychoptosis

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30
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Inflammation of the nail matrix
(Disease)

Cause: bacterial infection
Prognosis: inflammation of the nail matrix, pus formation, red, swollen and tender; nail may stop growing and plate may detach; may not grow back, if it does it may be deformed

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Onychia

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31
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Atrophy (wasting away) of the nail
(Disease)

Cause: injury or systemic disease
Prognosis: nails shrink in size and may separate from nail bed; if illness-related, may not improve if matrix is damaged; nail may improve in 3-6 months

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Onychatrophia

32
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Refers to a loosening or separation of the nail
(Disease)

Cause: internal disorder, infection or drug treatment; systemic, disease-related
Prognosis: loosening of the nail plate starting at free edge and progressing to the lunula; nail doesn’t come off; stays attached to root area

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Onycholysis

33
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Nails that appear bluish in color
(Disorder)

Cause: systemic problems of heart, poor circulation or injury
Prognosis: “blue” color in skin under nails; can be solved if eliminated, common in elderly

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Blue nails

34
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Nails that are very thin or soft
(Disorder)

Cause: hereditary or nervous condition
Prognosis: thin nails, almost see-through, transparent

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Eggshell nails

35
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Horizontal wavy ridges across the nail
(Disorder)

Cause: injury, Systemic condition, uneven growth
Prognosis: if injury-related it may grow out and disappear; systemic conditions may cause permanent ridges

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Corrugations

36
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Nails with a concave shape
(Disorder)

Cause: systemic or long-term illness or nerve disturbance
Prognosis: unusual nail shapes, unlikely to disappear

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Kolionychia

OR spoon nails

37
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Vertical lines down the nail plate
(Disorder)

Cause: injury to matrix that causes cells to reproduce unevenly, can be intuition, injury or illness-related
Prognosis: may grow out, may be permanent

38
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Represent an increased curvature of the nail
(Disorder)

Cause: systemic
Prognosis: increased thickness and curving of the nail that may occur with age or injury to nail; most often occurs to big toe; physician may remove in necessary

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Onychogryposis

OR “claw nails”

39
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Ingrown nails
(Disorder)

Cause: environmental or poor trimming practices; can become infected; may also occur of shoes are too tight or toenails are filed too deeply on sides
Prognosis: if nail grows into edge of the nail groove cutting the skin or becomes deeply embedded and/or infected refer client to physician

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Onychocryptosis

40
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A thickening of the nail plate or an abnormal outgrowth of the nail
(Disorder)

Cause: injury or systemic
Prognosis: likely to disappear

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Onychauxis

41
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Split cuticles; loose skin partially separated from the cuticle
(Condition)

Cause: cuticle is overly dry and splits; environmentally caused
Prognosis: skin breakers at corners of nails; can be trimmed with cuticle nippers and may heal in 2-3 days; can be reoccurring

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Agnails

OR hangnails

42
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Slow dark purplish discoloration under the nail
(Condition)

Cause: trauma, environmental, blood trapped u elder nails or small capillaries hemorrhage
Prognosis: discoloration under nail; normal growth will continue, bruised area will grow out

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Bruised nails

OR splinter hemorrhages

43
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White spots appearing in the nail
(Condition)

Cause: injury, heredity; signs of systemic disorders or nutritional deficiency
Prognosis: a small separation from the nail bed; grows out with nail

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Leuconychia

44
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The living skin that becomes attached to the nail plate either at the Eponychium (diesel pterygium) or the hyponychium (inverse pterygium)
(Condition)

Cause: severe injury to Eponychium or hyponychium
Prognosis: excess living skin that can remain attached to the nail plate and disrupt normal nail growth

45
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Bitten nails
(Condition)

Cause: nervous habit, stress-related
Prognosis: if biting stops, nail will regrow, may be sensitive to touch

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Onychophagy

46
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Split or brittle nails
(Condition)

Cause: injury, improper filing, harsh chemical contact
Prognosis: file with emery board carefully; may be permanent condition

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Onychorrhexis

47
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What is the purpose of a nail service?

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To improve the appearance of the hands and nails

48
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What are the five basic nail shapes?

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Pointed, oval, round, square and squoval

49
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The cosmetic care of the hands and fingernails?

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A manicure

50
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The cosmetic care of the feet and toenails?

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A pedicure

51
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A manicure with white polish applied on the free edge and pink or peach polish applied to the entire nail is?

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French manicure

52
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Three ways to create artificial nails?

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Acrylic nails (powder & liquid)
Nail wraps (fiberglass, silk, linen & nylon)
Gel nails (light-cured)
53
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Mixes with powder to form an acrylic nail; liquid in form

54
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Mixes with monomer to form an acrylic nail; powder in form

55
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Ensures adhesion of acrylic product to nail

56
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Plastic extension to nail

57
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Forms an acrylic extension to the natural nail

58
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Bonds plastic to natural nail; tacky substance

59
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Removed amount of moisture I the nail when brushed over nail plate; allows better adhesion

60
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Removes any residue nail enhancement product from the bristles of a brush

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Brush cleaner

61
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Holds monomer and polymer separately

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Dappen dish

62
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Builds acrylic nail; may be flat, oval or rounded in shape and is made from natural hair such as sable

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Acrylic brush

63
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Shortens, files and shapes artificial nails; create grit

64
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Smooths nails; rectangular abrasive block

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Block buffer

65
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Removes acrylic liquid from container to dappen dish

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Eye dropper

66
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Technical name for the nail

67
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This is created with a combination of polymer and monomer

68
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Woven materials that are applied to the natural nails or nails with tips to add strength

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Nail wraps

69
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How many zones is the nail divided into when applying an acrylic overlay?

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3 zones

*Zone 3 - thinnest application & closest to cuticle

70
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How many weeks is it required for a fill-in service for artificial nails?

71
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Nail tips can be overlaid with what for strength?

72
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These use a UV light to create reaction to harden the product

73
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Should acetone ever be used to remove polish from acrylic nails?

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No, will destroy nails

74
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How much should a nail tip extend from the length of the free edge?

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1/3 - 1/2 inch

75
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Nail drills should only be used on what type of nail?

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Artificial nails

76
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When should a dehydrating product be applied to the nail?

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Before acrylic and after buffer

77
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Can oils and rubber be used to create artificial nails?

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