What Is a Paronychia (Nail Infection)? An infection that develops along the edge of the fingernail or toenail is called a paronychia (pear-ah-NIK-ee-ah). It is the most common hand infection and, if left untreated, can progress to a more severe infection of the entire finger or toe.
reflex action. the involuntary functioning or movement of any organ or body part in response to a particular stimulus. The function or action occurs immediately, without the involvement of the will or consciousness. reflex action.
A reflex is an inbuilt mechanism (in our DNA). An automatic reflex  is important to protect the body. For example if you accidentally  place your hand on a hot stove, the re â¦ flex pulls your hand from the  heatsource faster than your brain could have made the desicion.ne important aspect of reflex action is to help protect us without  having to think. Reflex actions are involuntary and quick. They are  done to meet an emergency and occur â¦ at the level of the spinal  cord.