cortices. 1  1a (1) : the outer or superficial part of an organ or bodily structure (such as the kidney, adrenal gland, or cerebellum or a bone); especially : cerebral cortex (2) : the proteinaceous usually pigmented layer of a hair below the cuticleb : the outer part of some organisms (such as paramecia)
If a toenail has completely fallen off, it can take up to 18 months for it to grow back. A toenail can take longer to grow back if the nail bed has permanent damage. In some cases, old nails do not completely fall off, and they act as a protective...
1 doctor agreed: 3 months: If the ingrown nail was not permanently removed using a chemical or surgical procedure, then it will take around 3 months to grow back out. This timing for nail growth also depends on your medical history, vitamin use and diet! ...Read more.