inguinal

American

[ing-gwuh-nl] / ˈɪŋ gwə nl /

adjective

of, relating to, or situated in the groin.

inguinal British

/ ˈɪŋɡwɪnəl /

adjective

anatomy of or relating to the groin

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Etymology

Origin of inguinal

1675–85; < Latin inguinālis of the groin, equivalent to inguin- (stem of inguen ) swelling in the groin, groin (cognate with Greek adḗn gland; adenoid ) + -ālis -al ¹

Example Sentences

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The surgery is to repair an inguinal hernia -- a protrusion in the groin area due to a tear in the abdominal muscles.

From Barron's

His surgery on Thursday will repair an inguinal hernia, a protrusion in the groin area due to a tear in the abdominal muscles.

From Barron's

Baker said tests showed Cave Rock had a congenital inguinal hernia.

From Washington Times

“Bilateral inguinal hernias” — on both sides of her lower abdomen.

From Washington Post

He was not permitted to phone his family until 16 months into his detainment, and the embassy said he did not have access to English-speaking doctors for a preexisting inguinal hernia.

From Washington Post

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