inguinal
Americanadjective
adjective
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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Operation for Strangulated Inguinal Hernia.—The great rule to be remembered with regard to this, as well as all other operations for hernia, is, that the earlier it is performed the better chance the patient has.
From A Manual of the Operations of Surgery For the Use of Senior Students, House Surgeons, and Junior Practitioners by Bell, Joseph
The symptoms of Impotence were undoubtedly due to the pressure of the dilated veins on the testicles in the scrotum and the seminal duct in the Inguinal Canal.
From Manhood Perfectly Restored Prof. Jean Civiale's Soluble Urethral Crayons as a Quick, Painless, and Certain Cure for Impotence, Etc. by Civiale Remedial Agency
Inguinal hernia is but an incomplete scrotal hernia, and, like the latter, may exist and cause no signs of distress, or, again, it may become strangulated and cause death.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
Inguinal hernia or "rupture" may complicate the operation.
From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.
Inguinal hernia is seen mostly in stallions, next in geldings, and very rarely in the mare.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
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