inguinal

[ ing-gwuh-nl ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or situated in the groin.

inguinal

/ ˈɪŋɡwɪnəl /

adjective

1. anatomy of or relating to the groin

Word History and Origins

Origin of inguinal¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of inguinal¹

C17: from Latin inguinālis, from inguen groin

Example Sentences

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

They are more likely than women to develop inguinal hernias, aortic aneurysms, gout, kidney stones, bladder cancer, emphysema, duodenal ulcers and alcoholism.

From Washington Post

Sanders has also had minimally-invasive surgery to repair inguinal hernias on both his left and right sides and underwent a procedure to remove a vocal cord cyst.

From Salon