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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; cf. adenoid) + -ālis -al ¹

Example Sentences

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Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27-year prison sentence for an attempted coup d'etat, underwent successful surgery on Thursday to repair an inguinal hernia, his wife said.

From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025

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

From Washington Times • Aug. 21, 2023

David Whelan said his brother has an inguinal hernia.

From Washington Post • Apr. 10, 2020

It’s a type of injury called an inguinal hernia, it’s quite common actually — just not in quite such dramatic circumstances.

From The Verge • Dec. 6, 2018

As compared with T. t. uinta, gracilis is of approximately the same size but differs as follows: Color: Lighter throughout; postauricular patches markedly smaller and lighter; inguinal and pectoral regions much lighter.

From The Pocket Gophers (Genus Thomomys) of Utah, Vol. 1 No. 1 Kansas University Publications. by Durrant, Stephen D.

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