Alwaysbehapiiwpgo Alwaysbehapiiwpgo Technology and Home Economics Answered _1) A vertical splitting or separation of the nail plate in column layers at the distal (free) edge of the nail plate. _2) It is described as an extreme thickening curvature of the nails, usually it is caused by varying degree of hyperkeratosis._3) A condition of the nail plate which separates from the nail bed and curves at the free edge._4) Nail condition in which the cuticle splits around._5) It separated from the nail-bed and curves at the free edge. A) Furrows.B) Eggshell nail.C) Hyperkeratosis.D) Shedding.E) Eneven.F) Detachment.