inguinal

adjective in·gui·nal \ˈiŋ-gwə-n^əl\

Definition of INGUINAL

: of, relating to, or situated in the region of the groin or in either of the lowest lateral regions of the abdomen <an inguinal hernia>

Middle English inguynale, from Latin inguinalis, from inguin-, inguen groin — more at aden-

First Known Use: 15th century

Medical Dictionary

adjective in·gui·nal \ˈiŋ-gwən-^əl\

: of, relating to, or situated in the region of the groin

: iliac 2 <the inguinal abdominal region>

—in·gui·nal·ly adverb

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